MBOMBELA- The unemployment rate is high and job scamming in Mbombela seems to be prevalent.
There seems to be a syndicate that goes around promising people employment at Kiaat Private Hospital.
This publication got a tip-off from Themba Tshabalala from Phola Trust who almost fell prey for the scam after he was asked to pay an amount of R850,00 as “cold-drink” money.
“My sister gave me the contact details of a man who refers to himself as Silubane for a general worker post at Kiaat hospital.
The man asked for my details through a message after a telephonic interview which I sent without hesitation. I became suspicious when he demanded I deposit cash at a Spar or Shoprite outlet in order for me to receive my uniform.”
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Tshabalala also mentioned how the man avoided meeting him in person to “collect” the money. “People must not fall for these people’s tricks, it’s all a lie!
He insisted I deposit the money and text him the withdrawal numbers, but I told him I do not have at the moment, he stopped contacting me and I immediately alerted my friends and family,” he said.
The hospital’s management is aware of suspects selling employment positions.
A statement released by Detective Constable WF Meyer states: Reported cases were finalised and filed due to the lack of linking numbers to a specific person which is also difficult to prove in court.
All the cellphone numbers used by the suspects are “pre-paid” therefore they are not linked as contract cellphone numbers are linked to a specific person.
The community is urged to contact the Nelspruit Police Station to report any fraudulent crimes on (013)7591299 at the Nelspruit Detective Branch on floor 2 room 34.
