SAPS sends out warning about increasing police recruitment scams
Limpopo SAPS has warned South Africans of fake police recruitment scams. Job seekers are warned to not pay recruiters.
South Africans looking to join the SAPS need to be vigilant as recruitment scams are on the rise. The police have been receiving numerous complaints of fake SAPS recruiters across the Limpopo province. According to the press statement released by Limpopo SAPS, fake recruiters promise job seekers a placement within the SAPS in exchange for a sum of money. SAPS has asked victims to report these scams and to provide the police with any information they can.
It can be difficult to spot a SAPS recruitment scam as criminals often use the SAPS logo in their fake recruitment ads. The best way to ensure a job ad is legit is to contact the SAPS station to confirm.
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FAKE SAPS RECRUITERS TARGET DESPERATE SOUTH AFRICANS
According to the latest Statista report, around 30 percent of South Africans are currently unemployed. With the tough economic landscape, job seekers are often left desperately seeking positions. These job seekers are being targeted by criminals who promise them a position in the SAPS in exchange for money.
HOW TO SPOT SAPS RECRUITMENT SCAMS
SAPS will not request payment during their recruitment process. The press statement stated, “These scammers call the prospective applicants for police jobs, to pay a certain amount of money through the e-wallet and cash send procedures in exchange for receiving competent results after writing their psychometric assessments”.
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HOW TO CONFIRM AN ADVERTISED SAPS POSITION
Fake job ads can be difficult to spot as they can contain the SAPS logo. SAPS will also only advertise job opportunities via its official website or social media channels. Job seekers are advised to only use the official SAPS website and to report any suspected fake advertised job positions.
OFFICIAL SAPS CONTACT DETAILS
Job seekers can visit the official SAPS website or report criminals to Crime Stop on 08600 10111. They can also visit their nearest police station or use the ‘My SAPS’ app to report a scam.
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