Public urged to beware of fake Unki mine job adverts
By Dumisani Ndlovu
Zimbabwe Republic Police has urged members of public to be take heed of fake job recruitment fraud cases where more than six people has so far been duped of their hard earned money.
Midlands Province Police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said some media platforms are being used to circulate the bogus advertisements.
“The call comes following a fake job recruitment fraud where adverts where circulated on social media platforms. The message purported that Unki Mines in Shurugwi was recruiting new personnel. Those interested were instructed to deposit money in United States Dollars, amounts ranging between $80 and $150 into One Money Wallet and Innbucks accounts. Contact numbers advertised were cell numbers 0715027233 and 0712991774,” he said.
Inspector Mahoko said so far a total of seven people so far have been identified to have acted upon the adverts and deposited money as instructed.
“The offences were discovered when they went to Unki Mines for the promised employment and discovered that the advertised jobs were not there. Total amount established so far to have been prejudiced is USD$630.00.The fraudsters use, Human the Mine’s Human Resources Officer, Frank Banda’s name on the circulating fake adverts. The HR officer.
Insp. Mahoko said Banda reported the case to the Police.
When the supplied cellphone numbers are called, he said, they will be answered in support of the advert. Once the money is deposited, the numbers become unavailable.
“The victims are dotted across the country. Investigations have already been instituted into the cases by CID Shurugwi and we appeal for information from the public which may assist in the detection of the suspect,” Insp. Mahoko said, adding that the suspect has been using cell numbers 0712991774 and 0715027233.
The police Provincial Community Relations and Liaisons boss, Mahoko further urge job seekers not to respond to job offers which in turn demand any form of payment prior to purported employment.
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