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Tips to avoid being scammed

Never accept assistance at an ATM, walk alone in public places or take lifts from strangers even if women are in the car.

Scottburgh Saps has shared the following tips to avoid becoming a victim of a scam.

Do not divulge your personal details to strangers, even when a bank’s name or any institution is mentioned. Do not pay for items that you did not view.

Never accept assistance at an ATM, walk alone in public places or take lifts from strangers even if women are in the car.

Never open your car windows at stop streets and traffic lights or keep items such as wallets, hand bags, cellphones, etc displayed in your vehicle.

Lastly, never pay for any jobs offers.

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