When duty calls for the safety and security of our communities, our men and women in blue, irrespective of the time of day and night will heed to their vocational calling. On Thursday, 24/10 at about 19:00 a member of PE flying Squad was reporting off duty when information relating to an alleged card scamming was in progress at an ATM in Algoa Park. The member immediately responded and spotted the suspects fleeing in a white VW Polo TSI. With the assistance of SAPS Kwadwesi members, the … [Read more...] about Algoa Park card scamming suspects arrested
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ATM Scammers Hit Foreign Tourists
The Port Elizabeth Metropolitan Bed and Breakfast Association (PEMBBA) issued the following warning today: Please note the below and make a concerted effort to educate your guests with regards ATM SCAMMING. Today, the following two incidents occurred: 10:30am – A couple from USA were scammed at the Nedbank in Govan Mbeki Avenue A while later – a German couple were scammed at the Standard Bank in Govan Mbeki Avenue Both couples lost in excess of R20 000. Both couples have … [Read more...] about ATM Scammers Hit Foreign Tourists
How to protect yourself from ATM scammers
By practicing a fair amount of vigilance, ATM users can avoid falling victim to scammers looking to swindle them of their hard-earned cash. Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence, says, “As the festive season nears, we would like to urge ATM users to practice extra caution when using ATMs. Scammers are constantly looking for ways to defraud unsuspecting customers. However, there are important safety precautions that if followed, can lessen the chance of being a victim.” Tips for … [Read more...] about How to protect yourself from ATM scammers
Walmer ATM Scammers Arrested
The Port Elizabeth Flying Squad arrested three suspects aged between 20 and 30 years on charges of fraud allegedly committed in Walmer. It is alleged that on 2017-04-05 at approximately 14:15 the complainant a 39-year-old woman was at an ATM in Main Road, Walmer to withdraw money when she was distracted by three unknown suspects. In this time, the scammers managed to steal her card and money was withdrawn from her account at three different ATM’s in the Walmer area. Members of the Flying … [Read more...] about Walmer ATM Scammers Arrested
Medicine Dispensing ATM’s
South Africans will soon get their medication from self-service “ATM-style” machines. This was one of the announcements made by the South African Ministry of Health today at 21st International Aids Conference taking place this week in Durban. The Pharmacy Dispensing Unit (PDU), currently being piloted at Thembalethu clinic in Johannesburg, is a self-service machine where patients can obtain their medication in the same way people withdraw money at an ATM, a process that most South African … [Read more...] about Medicine Dispensing ATM’s
Helpful festive season ATM safety tips
When using an ATM it's important to practice caution at all times, by being extra vigilant ATM users can avoid falling victim to these crimes. Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence, says, "Consistently arming consumers with information is one of several strategies we use to fight ATM fraud, if customers know what to do they are less likely to fall prey to scammers." Tips for protecting your ATM PIN Keep your ATM PIN confidential, if it lands in the wrong hands you risk being … [Read more...] about Helpful festive season ATM safety tips
