DURBAN Central SAPS appeals to the community to be vigilant when dealing with vehicles advertised for sale.
“Do not pay for a vehicle that you have seen in an advertisement if you have not viewed the actual vehicle.”
“Verify if a salesman is employed by the garage in the advertisement, and do not transfer any money prior to any documentation being produced,” said Const Zanele Khomo from Durban Central.
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This comes after a man who wanted to buy a vehicle in Durban was hijacked of the motor vehicle at the weekend.
“The man met someone believed to be a seller and made a payment with the purpose of buying a vehicle that was advertised.”
“After payment was received, the victim was test driving the vehicle with the man who posed as a seller. He was then threatened with a firearm and the man drove away with the motor vehicle the victim had paid for, as well as his money,” said Khomo.
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