Increase in online scams
Scottburgh Saps communications officer, Captain Adam Francis emphasises that people should also never accept job offers from random people they meet on the street as they are usually trying to scam victims of their hard earned money and/or valuables.
The Saps has confirmed that online scams are still increasing drastically.
People are reminded of the following to avoid becoming a victim:
Do not to pay for cars and other items that are advertised on social media, and adverts that you did not view as there are unscrupulous sellers who are advertising items by taking random pictures and posting them as if they own them.
Police advise buyers to meet sellers in a safe place, preferably outside a police station during the day with an adult as a witness, and to never pay a deposit for items that you did not view.
Scottburgh Saps communications officer, Captain Adam Francis emphasises that people should also never accept job offers from random people they meet on the street as they are usually trying to scam victims of their hard earned money and/or valuables.
“People are also requested to refrain from making deposits to people claiming to be from religious groups over the phone and ask for money for feeding schemes.”
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