WHEN a case has been opened at a police station for the theft of a motor vehicle, beware of fake SAPS members or SAPS members with a self-serving agenda.
These individuals may call you on your cellphone, with all your details and your case number, and pretend your vehicle has been found.
The scammer will call to inform you your vehicle has been recovered, along with all your personal items, in White River, Mozambique or another province, and they need R2 000 (or a similar amount), which they’ll ask you to send via e-Wallet so that they can bring your vehicle back to you.
Please note, no police officer, fake or otherwise, has the right to ask a community member for any form of payment.
If you are approached in this manner, please contact your nearest police station or CPF.
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