Residents warned of social media scam

Residents in Westonaria and its surrounding areas are being warned of a social media scam doing the rounds where people are scammed while buying different items online using social media apps.

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This is according to Westonaria Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Audrey Sefara who said that once purchased, the victims never get the item they paid for and there will be no trace of the suspect.

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“It has come to the attention of the police that many fraud cases have been registered by the community members of Westonaria. Properties such as motor vehicles and electric appliances are advertised on social media and are being sold at a reasonable price. The victims will be communicating with the suspect via cellphone and asked to deposit cash. As soon as cash is transferred, there will be no trace of the suspect,” said Sefara.

The Westonaria Police station commander Colonel Jurie Ferreira is appealing to the community to be careful when buying products from social media, as they end up getting lured off their money and not getting the property they purchased.

For any information that can assist the police can contact Westonaria Police on the telephone number 011 278-5300 or 0824637235 alternatively contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or send an anonymous tip-off on MY SAPS App.