Windhoek
The police are warning business people who submit tender documents in Khomas Region to be cautious of swindlers who call them to ask for money to accelerate the process.
A statement issued by Inspector Slogan Matheus said two cases of business people who have fallen victim to the scam have been registered with the police.
Matheus said certain individuals call business people informing them that their tender applications or submissions are approved, however in order to accelerate the process an amount of N$10 000 needs to be paid into a certain bank account.
“Therefore, the police would like to warn all public members, especially business people, to be aware of the following cellphone numbers that are being used to call tenderers asking them to make a payment. The number 0813030276 allegedly belongs to a certain Ms Steenkamp from the directorate of the tender board. Another number 0813001476 allegedly belongs to Mr George from the ministry of works.”
Matheus said they are also investigating the authenticity of a bank account into which money is paid. The account number from First National Bank, 62101299958, Swakopmund branch is being used.
“The public are warned to refrain from making any contact with the abovementioned numbers, or to make any payments or deposit in the stated bank account, as this is a scam aimed at defrauding the public,” warned Matheus.