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that no fraudulent charges are happening OLX and Bidorbuy have also grown hugely confirmation via SMS and ask them
on your accounts. in popularity – making them popular to confirm that the transaction is
targets for criminals posing as buyers or legitimate and that the money has
8. Choose strong antivirus software sellers. Whether you’re buying or selling cleared. Scammers have been known to
Use good quality antivirus software – online, follow these tips to make sure send fake SMS messages impersonating
whether from your bank or reputable you’re protected: the bank or create fake proofs of
providers such as McAfee or Kaspersky payment.
Lab. When you buy • Whether you are buying or selling,
• Make sure the photograph and always arrange to meet the other party in
9. Use two-factor authentication description of an item are the same. person, in a public place.
methods Some scammers use pictures they find • Avoid deals with sellers not based in
In the world of online shopping and online because they don’t actually have South Africa.
banking, the OTP (one-time PIN) is your the item they are advertising.
best friend. This is what is called two- • Check items carefully – plug electronic Make sure that you stay abreast of
factor authentication – when you need items in to see if they are working, and common online scams by visiting these
another mode of verification (other than insist on any certificates for items such useful websites: www.reportacrime.co.za,
your password) to authorise a transaction. as jewelry. www.cybercrime.org; www.saps.gov.za
You will usually receive an OTP as an • Never give a deposit on goods: only pay and www.crimeline.co.za.
SMS on your cellphone. Technology cash for goods that you have checked in
such as verified by VISA and Mastercard person. Scammers get buyers to pay a REMEMBER, SECURITY STARTS AT HOME.
SecureCode protect both you, the deposit to ‘secure their purchase’ or for
cardholder, and the merchant by verifying a ‘courier bill’. Walk away.
your personal details during an online • If the scammer gives you a physical
purchase. address to collect the goods from,
check Google Maps to see if the address
10. Teach your kids about online safety actually exists.
They might not have credit cards yet • Don’t carry large sums of cash when
but if you have a household of tablets going to meet a seller. Rather go with
and phones, sharing music and movies the seller to the bank and draw money
between accounts, then it’s a good idea to or do an electronic fund transfer (EFT)
teach them safety habits too. Remind your once both have agreed to the sale.
teenage kids never to give out personal • If possible, verify the identity of a buyer
details over the phone, and to be careful by asking for a copy of the person’s ID.
about clicking on email links. Don’t use escrow services, Moneygram
or Western Union – it’s probably a scam!
What about buying and selling Hennie du Plessis
secondhand goods? When you sell Security Manager
Online classifieds sites such as Gumtree, • Call the bank when receiving a payment

Meet your security officers on the estate:

very month we will be telling you he was promoted to Gate Manager where
more about a security officer who is he is responsible to ensure that the access
Eserving our community with passion controllers follow correct procedures at
and pride. the gates. In September 2018, Kau was one
of a few G4S staff members that remained
Kau Jonas Hlangwane was born on 28 at Silver Lakes after Bidvest Protea Coin
August 1980 in a small village called took over from G4S.
Skilpadfontein known today as Senohlase.
He is one of four children and was raised He has three children and loves reading
by his grandmother. During 1994 he and watching soccer in his free time. He is
moved to Mamelodi where he stayed with a dedicated Christian and his key mentor,
his mother and father. He matriculated at whom he believes influenced who he
Lehlabile Secondary school in Mamelodi is today, is Archbishop J. Moloro. The
during 1998. Archbishop always advised him to be a
better man and reminded him that respect
He started his security career in 2003 at cannot be forced but must be earned. He
a company then known as Grey Security also always told him to be a role model to
which is G4S today. During 2012, he was others.
transferred to Silver Lakes and continued He describes himself as passionate about
his career as an access controller. Four One of Kau’s dreams for the future is to his position and career. He is ambitious
years later it became clear that Kau had settle with his family and to buy his own and a people’s person.
leadership skills and the potential to be home. His motto in life is never to give up
more than just an access controller. In 2016, on your dreams.

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