A 34-year-old woman was apprehended on 14 February for committing fraud at a cell phone shop in Parkview.
Spokesperson for the Parkview Police Station Captain Tintswalo Sibeko said that a complainant contacted the station, alleging that on 11 February the suspect went into the cell phone shop and requested to upgrade their contract.
Sibeko said that the suspect handed in all her documents and was requested to return to collect the cell phone on 14 February.
“The complainant, however, noticed that the lady was using a false identification book. On 14 February, when she arrived to collect the cell phone, the complainant called Parkview police and the suspect was arrested,” said Sibeko.
Loveness Maseko appeared in the Hillbrow Magistrates’ Court on 17 February to answer to charges of fraud.
Station Commander of the Parkview Police Station Colonel Theledi Gopane would like to thank the complainant for notifying the police about this act and encourages the community to come forward with information to assist the police in their investigation.
Sibeko offered the following tips for locals to prevent falling victim to scams and fraud:
- Never respond to emails or cell phone messages appearing to be from your bank requesting your personal details
- Never provide your online ID password or PIN to anyone and never write them down or save them on your phone
- Do not save your Internet banking password on your desktop
- Do not leave your computer unattended after you have entered your Internet banking password
- Always log off or sign off at the end of a session
- Avoid doing Internet banking in public areas
- Change your PIN and passwords frequently
- Put sensible transaction limits on your accounts
- Keep your ID card/book safe
- Only provide your credit card details to reputable companies
- Never give credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know.
Details: Parkview Police Station 011 067 6000.
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