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Several people flock to the traffic cops college in Cape Town after they were scammed.
THE Western Cape Mobility Department warns against fraudulent activities.
Scammers target individuals who wish to become traffic officers.
The notice issued on Tuesday, 14 January, highlighted that scammers operating through social media falsely claim to represent the Gene Louw Traffic Training College.
The college warns applicants that it doesn’t use social media platforms to communicate recruitment.
They’re requesting a R150 payment for registration forms and an additional R3 000 for enrollment.
Late 2024 and early 2025, several individuals, believing they had secured training opportunities, arrived at the college only to find out they had been conned.
A case of fraud has been opened, and the department is working closely with law enforcement to address the issue.
The department clarified that to become a traffic officer in the Western Cape, job postings are officially advertised by the Western Cape Mobility Department in newspapers and on the Western Cape Government website.
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Applicants are asked to pay R150 for registration forms and an additional R3 000 for enrollment.
Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku urged members of the public to report these scammers.
“It’s deeply concerning that scammers prey on the hopes and ambitions of those seeking to serve our communities as traffic officers. The department will continue to take all necessary steps to protect law-abiding residents and maintain the trustworthiness of our recruitment processes. I urge everyone to remain cautious and report suspicious activities immediately,” Sileku said.
Head of the Gene Louw Traffic College Jacqueline Tweedie said expressed disappointment at scammers who are exploiting people’s aspirations.
“We remind everyone that admission to the college doesn’t require any form of payment. Please, verify all information through official channels to avoid falling victim to these scams,” Tweedie said.
The department said no payments are required to gain admission at the Gene Louw Traffic Training College. It said the college also doesn’t use social media platforms to communicate recruitment or training opportunities.
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