Suspected scammer posing as council worker arrested

GAUTENG – A resident received a call from an unknown male posing as a council worker. He informed the resident that he was coming to remove equipment from an electrical box outside and demanded money. The scammers arrived at the property in order to scam the resident. One suspect was apprehended and a second suspect managed to flee in a Silver Toyota Corrola. SAPS were contacted and a case was opened. If you are not sure if an individual is working for the council.