Don’t be fooled: Empangeni police issue scam alert

Empangeni police have issued a warning after several reports of residents falling victim to a money drop scam operating in the CBD.

According to King Cetshwayo Cluster police spokesperson Captain Siyanda Shangase, a scammer will drop fake printed stacks of money in front of a targeted victim.

When the intended victim picks it up, a perpetrator lures them into a corner to split the money among themselves as they both ‘found’ it.

“When you agree to their request, the rest of the team working with the perpetrator would follow, and a broad daylight robbery would ensue.

“They strip you of all your valuables at gun- or knifepoint to the extent that they ask the victims to make EFTs while the other members are collecting the money,” warned Shangase.

Don’t have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here:

HAVE YOUR SAY