Fraudsters at work
2006-06-08
A GROUP reported to be of South African and Zimbabwean origin is using Pick ’n Pay’s name in order to extract funds from schools and charities.
The group has now extended their fraudulent activities to suppliers as well.
Letters are sent to schools, charities and frail-care facilities appearing to come from Pick ’n Pay, saying that funds are going to be deposited into their account for a social responsibility donation.
Some time later, they then telephone the school or charity saying they have made a mistake and deposited, for example, R16 000 instead of R6000 and ask them to deposit R10 000 back into their account. They even fax proof of payment.
Several facilities have already fallen for the scam.
Pick ’n Pay urges anybody who receives such a letter, to report the
matter to the Police urgently.
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