{UAH} Botswana rocked by social media hoax

Botswana rocked by social media hoax

Posted by: APA Posted date : November 27, 2015 at 6:11 pm UTC 29 views In : Africa

The Botswana Police Service on Friday warned that criminals were luring unsuspecting members of the public through the social media promising them large amounts of money.Police said their investigations reveal that suspects usually befriend their victim through social media to an extent of earning their trust. The suspects, who usually claim to be staying abroad, would then inform the victim that the suspects had posted them material presents (including money).

According to the Police, the victim is usually requested to pay some money as tax clearance for the release of such goods; that is where the catch is as all that are empty promises meant to milk the victim of their money.

The police have registered a number of incidents where some members of the public were lured through facebook and other social media to send money in exchange for false goods or being told that they have won a lottery.

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