'Look out for false immigration officers'

FRANCISTOWN: A syndicate of conmen is going around masquerading as government officials to swindle unsuspecting people of their hard earned money, the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has warned.

The fraudsters sometimes impersonate immigration officers and say they can issue residence and work permits.In other instances, they have purported to be able to influence government tender awards.The public is warned to be on the lookout for such confidence artists. "Moreover, we wish to remind the public to always request for proof of identity of any person they deal with," the anti-graft outfit says.

DCEC notes that government business is conducted in authentic premises such as offices, not under trees or as backstreet operations. It says it is working hard with relevant stakeholders to catch and bring the fraudsters to book because impersonation is a punishable offence.

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