Warning: Be careful when withdrawing cash
Safety tips while withdrawing or the conveyancing of money.
Capt Thivhulawi Tshilate, Ekurhuleni East Cluster spokesperson warns the public about carrying large sums of cash during the festive season.
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He shared the following tips:
• Avoid withdrawing large amounts of money at ATMs.
• Always take someone with you when withdrawing money as well as the conveyancing of money.
• Always be alert.
• Check on cars and people following you from the bank.
• After withdrawing money, make sure no one is following you.
• If you notice suspicious people or a car following you, call the police for assistance.
• Keep police contact numbers.
• While at a bank or in an ATM queue, look at the people around you for possible identification.
• Stokvel and clubs should avoid sharing money in a public and unsecured environment.
“Rather request your respective bank to deposit the money into your bank account,” says Tshilate.
• Don’t allow strangers to offer help at the ATMs.
• Don’t give your bank card pin number to anyone.
• Always cover or protect your bank card pin number.
• Avoid offering lifts to strangers or by people impersonating police officers.
“Remember proper and relevant safety measures gives you the best safety for yourself, your property and others,” says Tshilate.
