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Media Statement POLOKWANE – The Provincial Commissioner of South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has issued a warning to the public to be aware of a fraudulent scam in which victims are telephonically contacted by perpetrators claiming they were paid to kill them and demanding money to save their lives. In the second incident, three public servants reported similar incidents. In some cases, two businessmen also received telephone calls from a person impersonating Hawks employee. Further alleging that he was investigating their cases, he demanded money from them to avoid prosecution. The police appeal to all community members to guard against these scammers. The police advise the community who receive such suspicious calls to rather verify caller identity by asking for their names and location of where they are based. Contact the police station that the scammer claims to be stationed at to verify whether there is a legitimate warrant of arrest for you or whether the supposed official works there. Do not pay them anything as the legitimate police will NEVER demand cash in exchange for their service. Or report the scam to the nearest police station, crime stop number 08600 10111, or share information on MySAPSApp.
The police investigations are ongoing.
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