Stellenbosch FC warns of online trial scams
Stellenbosch Football Club has issued a public warning after becoming aware of fraudulent social media pages and WhatsApp groups falsely claiming to represent the club and offering trials in exchange for payment.
In a post published on its official X account, the club stated that it is not currently hosting open trials and that it would *never charge prospective trialists any monetary fee.
The club said the fraudulent accounts and groups have been “continually advertising false trials in exchange for payment.”
It urged supporters, parents, and aspiring footballers to trust only communications that come directly from Stellenbosch FC’s official social media pages and website.
“Please remain vigilant and report fraudulent pages and posts,” the club said.
The warning was accompanied by a maroon graphic carrying the club’s crest and a prominent “CAUTION” stamp under the heading “Regarding Online Trial Scams.” The same message has been repeated by other PSL clubs on several previous occasions this year.
Stellenbosch FC is currently marking its 10th anniversary. The club reiterated that any genuine trial opportunities would be announced only through its verified channels.
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