The Competition Commission would like to warn the public of a fake price list which is currently in circulation.
The list claims to outline the price guidelines for hygiene and healthcare products issued by the commission.
“The Commission has not issued price guidelines for any items. We are, however, investigating unreasonable price increases on essential items in line with the regulations issued by the Minister of Trade and Industry Ebrahim Patel,” said Competition Commission spokesperson Sipho Ngwema.
The public is urged to ignore the fake list and discourage anyone from circulating it.
The continued distribution of the list must urgently be reported on 084 743 0000.
“It has also come to the attention of the commission that there are criminal elements, claiming to be our investigators, who are interacting with businesses with the intention of soliciting bribes,”
The commission said it is important to note that all of its telephonic investigations are accompanied by written correspondence – whether before or after a call from an investigator.
“The Commission has brought the activities of the bogus investigators to the attention of law enforcement agencies,” Ngwema added.
Investigators’ credentials can be verified by either calling 012 394 3378 or sending an email to ccsa@compcom.co.za
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