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Hawks called on to probe Home Affairs social media scam

Source: AAN7, 21/12/2017

Home Affairs Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has warned of a criminal syndicate
operating on social media networks.
This comes after a fake account bearing the name of the minister was
created a week ago, as a platform to solicit money through a purported
contract deal to the amount of R25 million.
â€œThe minister is not involved in any deal of the nature described in
this fake correspondence. In addition, the department will also never
ask people to pay money through social media for any of its services
and anyone who comes across such requests should report these to the
authorities,â€ Dlodlo said.
Itâ€™s understood the criminal syndicate asked members of the public for
specific information to qualify for a share of 50% in the purported
transaction.
â€œWe have detected incidents of fake social media accounts attempting
to solicit money from members of the public and we have reported this
matter to the Hawks for a thorough investigation. We would also like
to warn those who are involved in this illegal activity that the law
will come down hard on them.â€
Dlodlo emphasised that social media networks were critical platforms
for information flow and exchange around the globe.
She has urged members of the public who want to access online services
offered by the department to always verify their sources and
platforms, using the security mechanisms provided.
-TNA Reporter

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