Pensioners in Ethekwini Municipality are urged to be aware of scammers posing as Municipal officials.
The Municipality says it has received information of a scam that is currently targeting pensioners at their homes requesting their personal information to qualify for a rebate.
“The Municipality has not commissioned any officials or service providers on its behalf to gather information on their pensioners or any customers.”
The Municipality has further reminded pensioners that all rebate renewal forms are completed annually and submitted to Municipal offices only.
“Customers are urged to be vigilant to avoid falling prey to criminals posing as Municipal employees. Any representative of the Municipality will have an ID tag with a photograph, ID or employee number with the Municipality logo.”
Customers who require more information are urged to contact Minicipal Revenue Services on 0800 311 11 11 or visit any Customer Service Centre or Sizakala Centre with their Identity Document.