Two men were arrested by Sebenza SAPS on October 20 after they allegedly tried to scam their victim of his phone.
Spokesperson for Sebenza SAPS Sgt Sharon Tsotsotso said herself and Sgt Tshunungwa received information that the victim would be scammed.
She said the victim received a call that the work cellphone delivered to him a few days prior was faulty and needed to be collected again.
“The victim suspected he was about to be scammed and called his office to verify whether the phone needed to be collected again.
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“The company called the service provider and they were told there was nothing wrong with the phone and the man did not work for them,” Tsotsotso said.
She added the Sebenza SAPS was contacted and officers informed of the possible scam.
“We went out and waited for the men to arrive at the pickup point. When the victim handed the phone to the suspects we arrested them both and detained them at the Sebenza Police Station.”
Both men were charged with theft, fraud and possession of stolen property.
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