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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned tax payers to be on the lookout for fraud and phishing scams where criminals try to gain access to their banking details by sending emails which pretend to be from SARS. “SARS will never ask for personal, tax banking or eFiling details (passwords, login information, etc) via …
The SAPS would like to offer timely advice to stokvel clubs ahead of the festive season so that they do not lose their hard earned money to criminals. Stokvel related robberies and thefts are most prevalent from about this time of the year and we urge stokvel clubs to be proactive and adopt reasonable measures …
Two suspects aged 18 and 24 years will appeared on 10 October 2016 in the Umlazi Magistrate’s Court facing fraud and possession of counterfeit notes to the value of R1,2 million. The arrest was made on Saturday, 8 October 2016 by K9 Unit members from Umlazi area when they followed up information at U section, …
A restaurant cashier has been arrested for allegedly compromising customers’ bank cards data by using an illegal point of sale device in Western’s Cape Hopefield. “The arrest follows several complaints in the past two months from victims who suffered substantial financial losses after visiting the same restaurant,” the Hawks said. During the arrest, police found …
Pretoria – The Department of Home Affairs has warned members of the public not to fall for hoax email messages from fraudsters who claim they work for the department. “The department did not post any message on social media asking people to contact the Director-General about pending applications for permits, visas, or identity documents, for …
The Department of Health has distanced itself from a statement circulating on social media, in particular WhatsApp, advising South Africans not to buy or eat from supermarkets in Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria. “The statement is untrue, malicious and diabolic. It is designed to cause unnecessary panic in the public. “We want to state clearly that …
Government has advised South Africans to be aware of fake news websites that seek to distort and publish inaccurate information in the form of credible news. Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) acting Director General Donald Liphoko said: “South Africa has a thriving media landscape and in this digital era people have access to content …
South African Airways (SAA) on Tuesday warned the public of several scams running on social media. The first scam claims that customers have been “selected” to participate in a “short survey and get two South African Airways tickets” for free, with customers directed to http://saairways.com-crazytatti.site/. “SAA’s website is www.flysaa.com. The airline is not running any …
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Yesterday, Dundee detectives and Crime Intelligence conducted an intelligence driven operation which led to the arrest of four suspects for forgery and uttering. Suspects were arrested at the Dundee CBD after they had upgraded cellphone contracts with one of the major service providers using fraudulent documents. Further investigation revealed that the suspects have been operating …
A Ladysmith liquor outlet owner has brought to the attention of the SAPS an incident which he believes to be a scam. The owner of the liquor outlet received an SMS requesting that he make a deposit of R250 for the renewal of the liquor licence. However, after verifying with the National Liquor Board, he …
TIPS to Avoid Being a Victim of Cash Robberies for Individuals If you need to pay accounts, consider options that are lower risk instead of withdrawing large sums of cash. Apply the following TIPS to avoid being a victim: Carry as little cash as possible Consider the convenience of paying your accounts electronically (consult your …
Kimberley-Northern Cape Hawks Provincial Head, Major General KD Galawe welcomed the court outcomes against Thapelo Samson Shongwe (44), a public service employee in Douglas. Shongwe was arrested on 20 October 2015 after it was discovered that he submitted fraudulent document in order gain employment within the South African Police Service. His appointment dates back from …
Public Service and Administration Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi says the successful investigation of cases of alleged corruption reported to the National Anti-Corruption Hotline (NACH) has resulted in the recovery of R340 million from perpetrators. Addressing the media in Pretoria on Thursday as Chairperson of the Governance and Administration Cluster, Minister Ramathlodi said the Public Service Commission’s …
A brother and sister have appeared today in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court facing charges of Fraud, Uttering and Theft, following their arrest last week Thursday by the Hawks’ Commercial unit. The accused allegedly siphoned approximately R3 million from the City of Cape Town between 2008 and 2010. Kiaamdien Darries, 39, and Rughshana Darries, 38, …
What started out as an investigation into house robberies, business robberies and hijackings in Lwandle, Strand and Somerset West resulted in a two year project that saw three policemen and two alleged drug dealers arrested during last week. The crime intelligence driven operation dubbed “Project Elephant” continued with its endeavours to root out corruption within …
The Hawks have arrested two suspects for defrauding Western Cape municipalities out of millions of rands. The pair, aged 42 and 49, were arrested on Tuesday after lengthy investigations in partnership with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Hawks spokesperson Captain Lloyd Ramovha said internal SARS investigations exposed unclaimed Input VAT claims by several Western …
Many incidents have been reported on by the media where the dangers of responding to social media adverts have been highlighted. Still community members and young people become vulnerable to these types of posts, and expose themselves to great danger. On Friday, 9 September 2016 at 12:00 a 23-year-old man from Grassy Park saw a …
Pretoria – The Ministry of Human Settlements has warned the public about fake LinkedIn and Facebook accounts, which purport to be those of Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu. “We would like to warn members of the public not to be misled by these fake accounts which sometimes, promise people tenders, work and economic opportunities within …