According to Capt Joep Joubert, spokesperson for the Brakpan Police Station commander, bank followings continue to be a regular occurrence in the Brakpan area and, with the festive season fast approaching, it is expected that more residents will be robbed of their money in this manner.
He offered the following tips for when withdrawing large amounts of money:
* Always be on the lookout for suspicious people or vehicles.
* Don’t regularly visit the bank on the same day or at the same time.
* Never go to the bank alone, always have someone accompany you.
* Do not make unnecessary stops after you have withdrawn a large amount of money and don’t travel the same routes.
* Make use of technology and transfer large amounts via internet banking.
“If you are being followed or notice suspicious people or vehicles, immediately contact the police on 10111 for a quick response,” added Joubert.
