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A new car theft scam was reportedly circulating, a vehicle tracking company said.
“Scammers pretending to work for Tracker are contacting vehicle tracking customers,” said a statement released by the company this week.
“They inform the customer that there is something wrong with their tracking device and that they should go out to repair or replace the device.”
The South African unions were reportedly using the new scam modus operandi.
“Once on the scene, the perpetrators will claim that they need to test the device by taking the car for a test drive. Or they will say that they cannot complete the repairs on site and must take the vehicle back to the assembly center, ”the statement continued.
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The scammers had reportedly already targeted clients of various vehicle tracking companies.
The tracking company offered advice to its customers and other drivers to avoid being potential victims of scammers.
“If someone claiming to be from Tracker contacts you about repairs to their tracking device, ask them to guide you through the Tracker security verification questions associated with your account to verify the legitimacy of the call,” the statement read. .
In addition, he indicated that if the person speaking on the phone cannot do so, the customer or the possible victim of any other tracking company should inform them that they will have to call another person from the company to verify their claim.
“If you are still unsure or think the call is suspicious, please contact our call center at 0860-605-040.”
The company further noted that its technicians would never ask to test drive a customer’s vehicle.
Customers were also advised to always verify the email address used to send the request to them as it was “often an immediate gift” as criminals would not use a tracker.co.za speak to “.
They should always confirm the validity of the appointment by contacting their call center.
Earlier this month, Lyttelton Police spokesman Capt. Dave Miller said they were addressing a recent spike in motor vehicle-related crime.
“We have noticed a slight increase in terms of motor vehicle theft and motor vehicle theft in the Lyttelton police area,” he said at the time.
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