The Western Cape mobility department has issued a warning of fraudulent activities of people scamming aspiring traffic officers using the name of a training college.
The scammers request payments of R150 for registration and a further R3,000 for enrolment.
Provincial mobility spokesperson Muneera Allie said in late 2024 and early 2025 several people believed they secured training opportunities to become traffic officers. However, when they arrived at the Gene Louw Traffic Training College they found it had been a scam.
“Unscrupulous scammers operating via social media falsely claim to represent the college and request payments of R150 for registration forms and a further R3,000 for enrolment,” said Allie.
“Gene Louw Traffic Training College states that no payments are required to secure admission and it will not communicate through social media platforms on recruitment or training opportunities. Members of the public are urged to be vigilant and recognise that any such request is a scam.”
The department said a case of fraud has been opened and they are working with law enforcement agencies.
Kim Swartz
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