�The clues are there�

Our relatives, friends, colleagues and neighbours are still falling for scams that are leaving them poorer and unhappier people.

A couple of weeks ago a reader contacted us saying, “I have a friend I met when I was in South Africa. We had a chat and we exchanged numbers, and he was calling me everyday now he asked me what can he send to me I said anything. Later he sent me a receipt from Fastlink Couriers. Now I’m asking whether these things are for real or are they scammers. They called and I have been told that my parcels are in South Africa in Johannesburg and I have to clear them. I didn’t give them anything I told them I will send but that I will contact you first. Please help me.”