Fake Justice Tembeka Ngcukaitobi WhatsApp scam sparks fresh alarm in judiciary
It comes about a week after a brazen impersonation scam targeted one of South Africa's senior judges.
The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has expressed alarm following a recent impersonation scam targeting Acting Constitutional Court Justice Tembeka Ngcukaitobi. According to the OCJ, an individual sent WhatsApp messages purportedly from Justice Ngcukaitobi, using a profile picture and mobile number that resembled his likeness.
The OCJ advised the public to be wary of such impersonators, as falsely representing a state of affairs knowing it to be untrue is fraud. The matter has been reported to relevant authorities for further investigation. Earlier this year, the OCJ issued a warning about fake social media accounts impersonating Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, emphasizing that impersonating a judicial officer is a criminal offence.
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