Spokesperson Capt Nomsa Sekele said when a stolen car is recovered the victim is not required to pay for it to be towed to the police pound.
“Scammers are contacting victims and telling them that their vehicle has been recovered and a fee is payable for the towing costs,” said Sekele.
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“They further inform the victims that the fee has to be paid electronically.”
Sekele said the police do not charge for the towing of stolen and abandoned vehicles to the police pound.
“We are appealing to the community to work with the police and report those incidents in order to prevent such criminal activities.
“People must remember, criminals are opportunists who always strike when a person is vulnerable,” she said.
She added that the community has the right to know who is investigating their case and to be updated about the investigation.
“Under no circumstances should anyone pay for a vehicle to be towed to the police pound.”
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If you have been a victim of this scam, contact the Benoni Police Station on 011 747 0000 or Crime Stop on 086 00 10111.
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