Midrand Police Station spokesperson Sergeant Matome Tlamela has urged residents to be vigilant, especially when accessing internet banking platforms.
The station has released some tips on how residents can avoid falling victim to fraud and scams.
The police station gave the following advice:
• Never respond to emails or cell phone messages appearing to be from your bank, which request your personal details. Remember that no bank will ever ask you to confirm or update your account details by email.
• Never provide your online ID, password or PIN to anyone and never write them down or share them.
• Do not save your Internet banking password on your desktop.
• Do not leave your computer unattended after you have entered your Internet banking password.
• Always log off or sign off at the end of a session.
• Avoid doing Internet banking in public areas such as Internet cafés, or on any computer that can be accessed by people you do not know.
• Only provide your credit card details to reputable companies.
• Never send money or give credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know and trust.
• If it looks too good to be true, it usually is.
Details: Midrand Police Station 011 347 1626.
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https://www.citizen.co.za/midrand-reporter/205091/four-suspects-cuffed-submitting-fraudulent-documents-citys-security-personnel-insourcing-project/
https://www.citizen.co.za/midrand-reporter/198665/online-fraud-scams-need-know/
