Scammers pose as Lekwa employees

The communications department of the Lekwa Municipality warned residents that scammers are sending out fraudulent text messages stating that there will be a scheduled disconnection of electricity at a specific property, due to arrears in the municipal account.

According to Lekwa, the text message reads as follows:

“Good day it’s Kenny Ngene from Lekwa Local Municipality it’s in regards to a scheduled disconnection for the property on 95 Coligny street, Standerton 2430, because of arrears in the municipal account I tried calling earlier on but your phone went on voice-mail, we are going to be at the premises in the next 2 hours”

The municipality said no authorisation has been given for any such disconnections.

An SMS reminder was sent out on May 14, reminding residents about the upcoming payment due date for the municipal accounts outstanding payments for the month of April.

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The message clearly stated that failure to pay by the due date may result in credit control measures but did not mention any disconnections.

If you receive any messages similar to the one mentioned above, please disregard them and do not provide any personal or financial information.

The municipality is taking necessary steps to address this issue and ensure the safety and security of our community members.

For any concerns, enquiries or payment arrangements, please contact our office directly on 017 712 9615/9608/9629.

They thanked residents for their cooperation and vigilance.

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