Women in the Western Cape have been warned by police not to fall for romance scams. This comes after a 42-year-old Nigerian national was arrested on suspicion of defrauding a Canadian woman in a romance scam.
It is said that the victim was convinced to contribute 24 million rand to an
international project in 2022.
The suspect was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation.
According to the Police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Joseph
Swartbooi, the suspect will appear in court soon.
“The following tips could help women identify
possible dating scammers: they look and sound very caring and responsible; they
always come up with business proposals; they do not want their picture taken;
they do not want to meet you in a public place; they always hide their
identification documents; they do not introduce you to their families; they
want to own everything in the relationship; they do not take you to their real
house; and they always come up with contradictory stories.” Said Police
spokesperson, Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi.
Done by: Esobusi Mkangelwa
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