PENSIONERS INCREASINGLY TARGETED BY SCAMMERS

Article By: THABANG METSIMABE Pensioners are increasingly becoming targets of fraudsters, with Consumer Watchdog warning that victims have little recourse to recover stolen money.

Speaking to Gabz FM News, Richard Harriman urged pensioners to verify information and ask questions before making payments or sharing personal details.

Harriman stressed that prevention remains the best defence against scams.

The Botswana Police Service has also warned of bank and job scams targeting members of the public.