Police warns public against WhatsApp scam using fake police letters [SOUND]

# The South African Police Service is warning the public about a scam involving fake letters and calls pretending to be from the police. Circulating via WhatsApp, these messages use real officers’ names and logos to demand payments for false criminal cases. The police stresses it does not communicate through WhatsApp or video calls. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk has called on victims to report incidents, and to never share personal details or make payments: