Card scammers using white Ford and black Audi  

Rustenburg – Police in Rustenburg have warned community members to be on the lookout for criminal syndicates travelling in a white Ford sedan or a black Audi. The suspects have been scamming innocent people at ATMs and robbing them of their money at various shopping malls.

This warning follows an increase in the number of ATM fraud cases that have been reported to the police by victims who have lost their hard-earned money to criminal syndicates operating in the central business district (CBD). In one of the cases that were reported to the police, a victim lost R13,000 to criminals.

Police have since established that four or five of these criminals have been travelling in a white Ford sedan (registration plate: JJ69NSGP).

“We have determined that it is a rented vehicle. There is also A silver Polo of which the registration number has been removed, is also said to be involved,” captain Elsabé Augoustides said.

In another incident, a person was robbed of a substantial amount of money at the Rustenburg Square Complex. Police have gathered that the suspects were travelling in a black Audi (registration plate: CS57FRGP).

Police spokesperson captain Augoustides appealed to those who frequent malls, shopping complexes and other busy areas to always assess their surroundings, especially before making any financial transactions. “Please be on the lookout whenever you are at the ATMs, especially in the Rustenburg CBD.”

“If you have your bank cards with you, please be very carefu of card scammers. They are operating in the vicinity of the Biblio Plaza, the Rustenburg Plaza as well as the Pick and Pay parking area close to the BP Garage,” she added. The criminals, who usually operate in groups, either rob victims of their bank cards or scam them while they are withdrawing money. She advised those who have lost their money to scammers to report it to their nearest police station.

If you have any information that can assist police in their investigation, you are requested to contact 014 590 4115 or 647.