It has come to the attention of Moses Kotane Local Municipality that the is a scam currently circulating. The is an individual who impersonating as a municipal official and targeting unsuspecting business people by falsely guaranteeing them business contracts with the municipality in exchange for payments.
This scammer is using the name of the Municipal Supply Chain Unit officials to make their fraudulent claims appear legitimate.
The Municipality would like to caution members of the Public not to fall victims of this scam, as it doesn’t require any payment/s in exchange for business opportunities or contracts.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
- The Municipality follows strict and transparent supply chain processes as guided by the Municipal Finance Management Act. (MFMA)
- The Municipality never asks for payments to guarantee business contracts.
- If you are approached by anyone making such claims, do not make any payment.
- Remember to report such perpetrators to the law enforcement or the nearest police station.
ENDS.
Issued by Communication Unit.