02-07-2025
Durban North CPF warns of ‘SAPS donation scam'
THE Durban North CPF has warned residents of a donation scam that has resurfaced in the area.
The scam involves a man purporting to be a member of the SAPS asking for cash donations for various causes.
According to the CPF PRO, Darryl Oliver, the man, who uses the name 'Captain Govender', has targeted residents in Sunningdale and Durban North, however, residents did not fall for the scam.
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'We put out a warning in October last year and sadly this scam has come up again so we are warning residents in the area to be wary. In the latest incident he claimed to be an officer from the Durban North station. The individual goes around, sometimes with a letter complete with a SAPS logo at the top. The letter he presents claims to be for raising funds or collecting donations and asks for a donation of R20.
'Other variations of this scam include it being a social feeding scheme, sandwich drive or similar fundraising – there are also some slight variations to his rank or station. The man is neither a member of the SAPS nor authorised by them to conduct fundraising or food drives. We ask residents that should you encounter the suspect not to give him any money,' he said.
Oliver also urged the public to contact the CPF (063 643 7803) or station commander at the Durban North SAPS should they have any concerns regarding the authenticity of any SAPS letter.
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