SANDF distances itself from recruitment scam
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) concerned by reports of a rampant recruitment scam on social media.
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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has been alerted to a recruitment scam doing the rounds on social media.
The scam reportedly uses fraudulent application forms and claims to be recruiting the youth for the Military Skills Development System (MSDS) on various social media platforms.
“The public is warned to ignore and report these fraudulent activities instigated by the faceless charlatans aimed at swindling the unsuspecting and vulnerable youth out of their money,” warned Brig Gen Mafi Mgobozi.
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The source and or perpetrators of the scam are currently unknown and the public is encouraged to report suspicious activities to their nearest SANDF unit or police station.
“The SANDF publishes application forms once a year, in January, in various national newspapers and on the SANDF website,” added Mgobozi.
For any inquiries on legitimate application forms or to verify times for planned recruitment drives by the SANDF call the SANDF human resources acquisition office on 012 339 5626 or 012 339 5781, during office hours from Monday to Friday.
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