In a recent incident, the Southfork area of Strand found itself at the centre of a scam involving two individuals masquerading as building contractors, reports Cape town Etc .
Thanks to the swift actions of alert security officers from BayGuard Group Security, the community was spared further victimisation during an incident that unfolded early on Monday morning.
On Wentworth Street, residents reported an unusual presence of two suspects who were allegedly engaging in deceitful practices aimed at defrauding locals.
The duo allegedly approached unsuspecting homeowners with fabricated quotations for building services. After securing deposits, they would disappear without a trace, leaving residents not only out of pocket but deeply shaken by the breach of trust.
Fortunately, the alertness of BayGuard security personnel, working in conjunction with the Strand South African Police Service SAPS, led to a rapid response.