Rosebank Police Station is looking for a bogus doctor who poses by the name of Dr Mudau and claims to be a medical doctor for Netcare Hospitals around Gauteng.
The man has allegedly been robbing women of their cell phones and laptops.
The recent incident took place on 11 June at Netcare Rosebank Hospital, where he scammed two women. In each case, the fraudster made the acquaintance of one of the job seekers or of a friend of theirs beforehand at a different location.
The fake doctor arranges appointments with women to meet inside Netcare Hospital cafés and promises them a part-time secretarial position at the hospital.
The regional director of Netcare’s Gauteng South West hospitals, Sandile Mbele said the hospital is currently partnering with the South African Police Service to catch the perpetrator.
“The bogus doctor talked the two ladies into handing over their cell phones and laptops, claiming that he needed to take it to the human resources department to have some software installed, but instead disappeared with their possessions,” confirmed Mbele.
Rosebank police spokesperson, Sergeant Bongi Mdletshe said the so-called doctor looks professional as he wears spectacles and a stethoscope.
“Even when you tell this man that you already have a job, he convinces you that it is a part-time position and can be done in the comfort of your own home. He promises to pay money because he claims he needs an admin person to assist him with medical clients,” explained Mdletshe.
The same incident occurred at Netcare premises at Garden City and Olivedale.
Netcare is currently ensuring that the security personnel around their hospitals is alerted and tightened. A photograph of the man has been taken from their surveillance camera as well as the description to create more awareness and chances of a possible arrest.
“It is sad that individuals who are desperate to find employment and earn money are the ones who suffer the most and this makes these scams completely unacceptable to Netcare,” Mbele concluded.
Netcare advises those who are seeking employment to rather visit their websites and apply through the right channels because the person is using the Netcare name to gain the trust of unsuspecting individuals.
Some of the victims have been asked to report the crime to their nearest police stations, while others were advised to be vigilant and tip off the police, should they spot the man.
Mdletshe said, “This man should be caught soon. People need to realise that no doctor would ask anyone to give them their laptops or pick anyone off the streets for employment. If Netcare has vacancies, they will be advertised and potential candidates will be called back for further information.”
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