Beware this scammer operating in the Govan Mbeki municipal area
Several people reported to the eMbalenhle Police Station yesterday just to hear that this is a scam and that there is not a doctor at the station.
eMbalenhle Police warn people applying for recruitment at SAPS to beware of a scammer named Mr Nkosi Sifiso.
This man contacts applicants and tells them to pay in advance for the medical examination for fitness which every applicant must pass to be accepted into the police academy.
This scammer sends the eager applicants to pay money ranging between R300 and R1000 into an account at Pep.
The victims are then told to go to the police station where a doctor will see them.
Several people reported to the eMbalenhle Police Station yesterday [September 26] to hear that this is a scam and that there is no doctor at the station.
Constable Busi Mthethwa said the perpetrator uses different cellphone numbers.
“Do not fall for this scam. The police will never ask money from applicants – not even for uniforms or medical examinations,” said Mthethwa.
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