On Wednesday, credit card scammers were caught on CCTV trying to force tourists to pay to walk on a road in Green Point.
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According to smart detection analytics firm WatchTower Group (WTG), CCTV systems flagged fraudsters targeting two tourists, falsely claiming that they needed a permit to walk on a road, and requesting that they swipe their credit cards.
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In a statement on social media, WTG says operators immediately recognised the scam and alerted PPA Security. PPA officers were reportedly on the scene in less than three minutes, and the scammers fled before they could defraud the tourists.
‘Leveraging our extensive surveillance network, our operators pinpointed the tourists’ accommodation at a guest house, which is among our clientele. Upon contacting the guest house, it was confirmed that the fraud attempt had been thwarted.’
However, Cape Town law enforcement officials were able to identify the offenders using the images from the CCTV footage. ‘Beyond offering top-tier Offsite Monitoring Services, our mission includes removing criminals from our streets,’ says Jacques Weber, WTG Director. ‘Allocating resources for apprehending wanted criminals is a testament to our dedication.’
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