Police warn of SMS scam
Once the recipient responds to the numbers provided, money is extorted from them.
THE South African Police Service (SAPS) has issued a warning to the public to be aware of a new scam doing the rounds.
This latest attempt by con men intent on separating you from your money involves a text message.
The message states that a SAPS case has been opened against the recipient. Once the recipient responds to the numbers provided, money is extorted from them.
The SMS urges them to contact a Constable Baloyi at 060 800 8148. Other random names and different contact numbers are also used.
When the recipient responds to the SMS, they are told that a warrant of arrest has been issued for a traffic fine and that they need to deposit money into an FNB account (number 62017066201) or ABSA account (number 4054021171).
The scam came to the SAPS’s attention after a case was reported in Rosebank, Gauteng in January this year.
Other cases were soon reported in the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State, North West, and Limpopo.
You are warned not to fall for this scam.
If you receive this kind of SMS, contact your nearest police station. Alternatively, contact Detective Lieutenant Debbie Hattingh of the National Investigation Unit at 079 695 0293 or email HattingDebbie@saps.gov.za
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