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The metro is warning the public to be aware of a Grant-in-Aid scam that is being carried out by a person claiming to be an employee of theirs.
“We have been inundated with complaints from residents who are receiving calls from the scammer soliciting money to purportedly fast-track their Grant-in-Aid applications.
“The scammer, who claims to be involved in Grant-in-Aid adjudication, solicits amounts ranging from R1 500 from applicants and recites their personal information contained in their applications to gain their trust.
“The metro informs all Grant-in-Aid applicants that applications for Grant-in-Aid are handled and processed free of charge,” says metro spokesperson Themba Gadebe.
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The following pointers may assist to differentiate scammers from legit communication by the metro:
•The name of the metro is City of Ekurhuleni, not Ekurhuleni Municipality.
•Landlines in the metro have the 999 prefix.
•The email address for staff is person’sname.surname@ekurhuleni.gov.za and not XXX@ekurhuleni-gov.org or any other variation.
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Protect yourself from online scammers
The metro urges companies and individuals to be vigilant and to verify information on its website (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).Report fraud and corruption on 0800 102 201.