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Kruger Park jobs scam alert

Skukuza - A con artist is offering jobs in the Kruger National Park to people who are asked to pay R600 upfront into a particular bank account.

Kruger spokesperson William Mabasa said South African National Parks (SANParks) would never charge a fee in exchange for jobs.

“The source sending the email urges recipients to apply for a job in the park... The email states that the successful candidates would need to pay a fee of R600 which includes breakfast and supper.”

Mabasa said the scamster also gives details of when and where the training would take place in the park, forcing potential applicants to apply quickly.

He said the scamster does not provide any contact details other than an email address to which victims are asked to submit the required documents including proof of payment.

Mabaso said the scam coincides with the park's efforts to select and train 122 security guards.

"Those who apply for any advertised position in the park and are successful should please note that they will only be contacted by relevant human resource officials who will identify themselves via telephone, and not through email,” Mabasa said.

He added that SANParks has its own established channels in which recruitment and placement are made.

“Everybody (should) check the credentials of those who claim to be SANParks/KNP representatives before contributing anything of monetary value to them,” said Mabasa.

 - African Eye News Service

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