Port Alfred Police are concerned about the recent increase in online fraud cases reported over the last month and a half after 14 cases have been reported.
The same modus operandi were used in all of these cases. Victims are being called on their cell phones and informed that fraudulent activities are taking place on their bank account. The suspect will have all the details of the victim so the victim does not suspect anything.
The suspect then asks the victim to confirm their identity number and to supply them with an OTP number. Within a few minutes later money is then withdrawn from their bank account.
The Sarah Baartman District Commissioner, Major General Zolani Xawuka is appealing to the public to be cautious when buying items online and not to accept any help from bystanders when withdrawing money at the ATM as cards are exchanged without you noticing and your hard earned cash are withdrawn at another ATM.
