By OBAKENG MAJE
North West police urge community members to be wary of online advertisements, especially on various social media platforms. This comes after a man, who was planning to buy a Toyota Quantum after seeing it on Facebook, was robbed.
The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said: “On 15 April 2023, the victim saw an advertisement for a sale of Toyota Quantum on Facebook. He made contact with the seller, who purported to be the lawful owner.
“A meeting was arranged in Tswelelang Location, near Wolmaranstad where the prospective buyer took the vehicle for a test drive. An agreement was subsequently reached and the victim drove with the owner to collect necessary documents.”
Mokgwabone further said, in the process, they allegedly offered hitchhikers a lift. He added that, however, the said hitchhikers robbed the potential buyer of his cell phone and forced him out of the vehicle.
“The public is therefore urged to be vigilant of social media and online advertisements. Should they become suspicious, they are advised to contact the nearest police station.
“The prospective buyers are requested to buy from reputable and registered car dealers, not to carry large amounts of cash nor pay money in cash during transactions, but rather opt for an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT),” said Mokgwabone.
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