Report even petty crime to security companies
Security stakeholders are urging community members to report crime to not only the police but to the security companies as well.
This even if it is attempted crime or perceived by them to be insignificant or petty incidents. Enforce Security says even though some incidents may not be that serious, those committing them could take the severity “up a notch” the next time. It says that any information from residents, no matter how small, can also have a big impact on their own investigations. Enforce says it's still continually seeing cases of suspects entering homes through open or unlocked doors and windows, adding that it's essential efforts are made to make entry and exit into and out of properties - whether a home or business, more difficult. It adds that many have an alarm system for example, but don't arm them at night or when they're out.
Another case of a bogus tender email
Another listener has received the bogus email asking for a quotation for the health department for specialised CCTV cameras. In the latest instance, it went to a Durban-based Interior Design firm so they smelt a rat immediately as it was completely unrelated to what they do. The letter is on a health department letterhead and claims the 85 cameras in this instance are for Eshowe Hospital. The letter details a website referencing the CCTV camera that is required, and our last listener, Sindy, believed this was pivotal to the scam. Her company did try to apply for the tender and followed up with the supplier listed as a reference, only to discover they were the only people in the country to provide this equipment and were based in Randburg. Before parting with R50 000 for the equipment, Sindy Googled the address it didn't exist and when she asked if they had credit card facilities on their premises the man hung up. Sindy believes the person who requested the tender and the supplier are one and the same. In the latest instance, the contact names and numbers have changed, but other details are the same. If you get an unsolicited email like this, and are keen to pursue it, please just verify it's all legit, in this case with the department.
Another case of a bogus tender email
Another listener has received the bogus email asking for a quotation for the health department for specialised CCTV cameras. In the latest instance, it went to a Durban-based Interior Design firm so they smelt a rat immediately as it was completely unrelated to what they do. The letter is on a health department letterhead and claims the 85 cameras in this instance are for Eshowe Hospital. The letter details a website referencing the CCTV camera that is required, and our last listener, Sindy, believed this was pivotal to the scam. Her company did try to apply for the tender and followed up with the supplier listed as a reference, only to discover they were the only people in the country to provide this equipment and were based in Randburg. Before parting with R50 000 for the equipment, Sindy Googled the address it didn't exist and when she asked if they had credit card facilities on their premises the man hung up. Sindy believes the person who requested the tender and the supplier are one and the same. In the latest instance, the contact names and numbers have changed, but other details are the same. If you get an unsolicited email like this, and are keen to pursue it, please just verify it's all legit, in this case with the department.E-mail your alerts to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook.