KZN police warn of fake SAPS job offers on WhatsApp asking for R7,500

What happened

Messages promising South African Police Service jobs in return for an upfront payment of R7,500 are a scam. Police in KwaZulu-Natal say applicants should not pay for employment offers.

Why it may matter

• Evidence rather than policy — useful for understanding a trend.
• Useful if you are trying to get a job or study abroad.
• Affects students in South Africa.