Daneel
20 December 2005, 21:39
A Statement From The SARB Website
The original can, in whole, be found here (http://www.reservebank.co.za/internet/publication.nsf/0/521a5d11f7e02b6442256d8a002f0cfc?OpenDocument&AutoFramed).
The following should be noted, should you be in any doubt as to the authenticity of the transaction:
· The SARB does not maintain bank accounts on behalf of private persons or entities. It stands to reason that we do not offer or operate
online banking facilities nor do we maintain an Internet banking facility.
· Documents relating to anti-money laundering, drug clearance certificates, tax clearances, Marginal Fluctuation etc. are not issued by the
SARB
· The SARB does not charge a fee for the signing of official documents
· Persons in the South African legal profession do not use the title of Barrister. The SARB does not appoint lawyers/attorneys to act on
behalf of private citizens
· Since the SARB is a stand-alone entity, it does not have any branches or liaison offices offshore nor do agents in countries overseas act on
our behalf
· The official website of the South African Reserve Bank can be located at the following address: http://www.reservebank.co.za.
When considering entering into a business transaction with foreigners, the following precautionary measures should be taken which may help reduce the risk of becoming a victim of an advance fee fraud:
· Check the credentials of the person or business to ensure that the person operates a legitimate business or that the business does exist.
· Never provide another party with blank letterheads or invoices or give out personal or information relating to banking details.
· Never pay out anything in advance unless you are absolutely sure that goods or services are to be delivered
· It is strongly advised that you consult the Commercial Crime Unit of the South African Police Service about suspicious transactions
originating from South African Government agencies or financial institutions. They can be contacted at (see original document) (http://www.reservebank.co.za/internet/publication.nsf/0/521a5d11f7e02b6442256d8a002f0cfc?OpenDocument&AutoFramed).
The Internet provides a wealth of information on these types of scams and in particular the following addresses make for worthwhile perusal:
http://www.419Legal.org
http://www.treas.gov/usss/financial_crimes.shtml#Nigerian
http://www.saps.gov.za
http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com
http://www.quatloos.com/scams/nigerian.htm
If you feel that you have become a victim to this scam and your documents display the SARB name or logo, kindly direct your enquiries to the Investigations Division of the Exchange Control Department at the South African Reserve Bank, (see original document) (http://www.reservebank.co.za/internet/publication.nsf/0/521a5d11f7e02b6442256d8a002f0cfc?OpenDocument&AutoFramed) for attention of the Investigations Division of the Exchange Control Department.
© Copyright reservebank.co.za, inc 2005
Quoted here by Fraudwatchers.org for the convenience of people new to the internet and/or in the process of being scammed.
The original can, in whole, be found here (http://www.reservebank.co.za/internet/publication.nsf/0/521a5d11f7e02b6442256d8a002f0cfc?OpenDocument&AutoFramed).
The following should be noted, should you be in any doubt as to the authenticity of the transaction:
· The SARB does not maintain bank accounts on behalf of private persons or entities. It stands to reason that we do not offer or operate
online banking facilities nor do we maintain an Internet banking facility.
· Documents relating to anti-money laundering, drug clearance certificates, tax clearances, Marginal Fluctuation etc. are not issued by the
SARB
· The SARB does not charge a fee for the signing of official documents
· Persons in the South African legal profession do not use the title of Barrister. The SARB does not appoint lawyers/attorneys to act on
behalf of private citizens
· Since the SARB is a stand-alone entity, it does not have any branches or liaison offices offshore nor do agents in countries overseas act on
our behalf
· The official website of the South African Reserve Bank can be located at the following address: http://www.reservebank.co.za.
When considering entering into a business transaction with foreigners, the following precautionary measures should be taken which may help reduce the risk of becoming a victim of an advance fee fraud:
· Check the credentials of the person or business to ensure that the person operates a legitimate business or that the business does exist.
· Never provide another party with blank letterheads or invoices or give out personal or information relating to banking details.
· Never pay out anything in advance unless you are absolutely sure that goods or services are to be delivered
· It is strongly advised that you consult the Commercial Crime Unit of the South African Police Service about suspicious transactions
originating from South African Government agencies or financial institutions. They can be contacted at (see original document) (http://www.reservebank.co.za/internet/publication.nsf/0/521a5d11f7e02b6442256d8a002f0cfc?OpenDocument&AutoFramed).
The Internet provides a wealth of information on these types of scams and in particular the following addresses make for worthwhile perusal:
http://www.419Legal.org
http://www.treas.gov/usss/financial_crimes.shtml#Nigerian
http://www.saps.gov.za
http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com
http://www.quatloos.com/scams/nigerian.htm
If you feel that you have become a victim to this scam and your documents display the SARB name or logo, kindly direct your enquiries to the Investigations Division of the Exchange Control Department at the South African Reserve Bank, (see original document) (http://www.reservebank.co.za/internet/publication.nsf/0/521a5d11f7e02b6442256d8a002f0cfc?OpenDocument&AutoFramed) for attention of the Investigations Division of the Exchange Control Department.
© Copyright reservebank.co.za, inc 2005
Quoted here by Fraudwatchers.org for the convenience of people new to the internet and/or in the process of being scammed.