Kaya 959 News Reporter
The City of Joburg issued a warning to all residents to be on the alert for fraudsters.
It warns residents that there are people masquerading as City Power and Johannesburg Water Officials.
Fraudsters will present themselves in official uniforms along with identity cards to gain access into homes.
Once inside they claim to be there to collect money for services rendered by the city.
This is not the process that the city follows.
Residents are urged to not allow anyone who presents themselves as City Power or Johannesburg Water Official into their homes, especially if payment is requested.
The city urges residents who are approached at their homes by a city official to request that they present their identity card as well as their job card that includes a work order number that verifies the work they are delegated to do.
Payments to City Power and Johannesburg Water are only made at City of Johannesburg walk-in Centres and Customer Care Centres.
Residents are urged to insist on receiving receipts once payments are made.
Fraud and Corruption can be reported using the following platforms:
- Anti-Fraud and Corruption hotline: 0800 002 587
- Anti-Fraud and Corruption email: [email protected]
- Visit Group Forensic and Investigation Service Department: 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein
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