Correctional Services vows to end fake recruitment scams
“We call on the public to report such illegal activities to law enforcement agencies.”
The Department of Correctional Services has vowed to put an end to fake recruitment scams bearing the department’s name and logo.
This follows an increase in circulation of such scams on various social media sites in recent months, said department spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo.
Nxumalo said these scams included a bogus advertisement for Correctional Services learnerships, calling on applicants to apply through certain web-based platforms.
“The fake adverts further indicate a monthly stipend over a period of 12 months, and requires applicants to make payments to be able to have access to such opportunities.
“As a government department, we do not charge applicants for any employment opportunities within the institution,” he said.
He said members of the public were advised that, when posts or learnership opportunities became available, the department would advertise such through various reputable platforms including its website and the mainstream media.
“The public is therefore cautioned not to fall prey to such scams. Report such illegal activities to law enforcement agencies.”
Nxumalo requested members of the public who had fallen prey to such scams to send an email to Enquiry.Complaints@dcs.gov.za with the following:
– their full names,
– identity numbers,
– residential addresses,
– contact details
– details of the persons or institutions to whom such applications were submitted.
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