MARTIN MAWAYA
GWERU – The Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, has warned job seekers of a scammer targeting individuals seeking employment in the civil service.
According to Insp Mahoko, the scammer, who goes by the name “A. Chimanyiwa,” has been using various cellphone numbers, including 0711 357 131, 0713 688 680, and 0710 305 422, to defraud job seekers in the Midlands province.
The fraudster claims to be able to secure employment or favorable postings in the civil service and has been extorting between US$300 and US$400 from victims.
Victims are instructed to deposit money into EcoCash number 0787 332 912 or Innbucks accounts under different names.
So far, six cases have been reported, though the scammer has not always been successful, as some victims have chosen to verify with the real Andrew Chimanyiwa, the Midlands Provincial Coordinator of the Public Service Commission, before making any payments.
“It has since been established that there are cases in Kwekwe, Gweru, Zvishavane and even in other provinces,” said Insp. Mahoko, urging the public to be alert and help to nab the impersonator.
In Marondera, a victim was able to privately take a photograph of the fraudster using the same modus operandi, added Insp. Mahoko.
The police is calling on anyone with information that could aid in the arrest to contact their nearest police station.
