Zimbabwe police officials warned citizens about dangerous job scams spreading through social media platforms. The authorities said criminals use fake employment offers to target victims for serious crimes. Police stressed that people should verify the identity of anyone offering work through apps like WhatsApp. The warning comes after a recent attack that shocked the community. Officers want residents to stay safe when searching for jobs online.
A 30-year-old woman from Chitungwiza became the latest victim of this cruel scheme. An unknown person contacted her through WhatsApp with promises of shopkeeper work in Domboshava. The woman agreed to meet at Mungate Business Centre for pickup. She waited at the bus stop as instructed. Two men arrived claiming her new employer had sent them.
The suspects drove the woman to Crowhill area in Borrowdale instead of the promised workplace. They robbed her of personal belongings first. The criminals also sexually assaulted the victim before leaving her. Police arrested no suspects related to this attack. The woman reported the crime to authorities after the June 22 incident.
Police released their official warning statement on Tuesday about these growing threats. The department urged citizens to avoid job hunting through unverified social media contacts. Officers said people should research potential employers before meeting strangers. Police recommended using established job agencies and known companies for employment searches. The authorities promised to investigate all reports of similar crimes throughout the country.
A 30-year-old woman from Chitungwiza became the latest victim of this cruel scheme. An unknown person contacted her through WhatsApp with promises of shopkeeper work in Domboshava. The woman agreed to meet at Mungate Business Centre for pickup. She waited at the bus stop as instructed. Two men arrived claiming her new employer had sent them.
The suspects drove the woman to Crowhill area in Borrowdale instead of the promised workplace. They robbed her of personal belongings first. The criminals also sexually assaulted the victim before leaving her. Police arrested no suspects related to this attack. The woman reported the crime to authorities after the June 22 incident.
Police released their official warning statement on Tuesday about these growing threats. The department urged citizens to avoid job hunting through unverified social media contacts. Officers said people should research potential employers before meeting strangers. Police recommended using established job agencies and known companies for employment searches. The authorities promised to investigate all reports of similar crimes throughout the country.
