IF you are one of the plethora of people who have had unauthorised R99 debit orders deducted from their bank accounts, you are asked to contact the police.
Although this practice is believed to be rife, police say no charges have been laid.
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“We urge victims to ensure that they report these incidents to the police so that we can ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book,” said Provincial Saps communications officer, Captain Nqobile Gwala.
The police also urge people to safeguard their banking details by not responding to texts and emails which require identification details and PIN codes. Anyone who has fallen victim to similar scams is urged to contact their local police or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
Police have provided the following safety tips to help prevent you from being scammed or defrauded:
– Never respond to emails or cell phone messages appearing to be from your bank, which request your personal details. Remember that no bank will ever ask you to confirm or update your account details by email.
– Never provide your online ID, password or PIN to anyone and never write them down or share them.
– 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 such as Internet cafés, or on any computer that can be accessed by people you do not know.
– Change your PIN and passwords frequently.
– Put sensible transaction limits on your accounts.
– Only provide your credit card details to reputable companies..
– If it looks too good to be true, it usually is.
– Never send money or give credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know and trust.
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