Sakunda Warns Citizens To Be Wary Of Conmen Using Tagwirei’s Name
By Staff Reporter
Sakunda Holdings has warned members of the public to be wary of conmen masquerading as businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei to fleece money from unsuspecting members of public.
In a statement, Sakunda Holdings said the conman are using a South African WhatsApp number and Tagwirei’s images as profiles at the same time requesting targeted victims to send diesel to transport donated vehicles.
“Please be warned against conmen calling members of the public, from several foreign WhatsApp numbers including +27 81 009 3248, while purporting to be Mr Kudakwashe Tagwirei. The conmen, using images of Mr Tagwirei on their WhatsApp profile pictures, are offering tractors and cars, while requesting targeted victims to send diesel to transport the “donated” vehicles. In some cases, they ask for cash to enable delivery of donated goods.
“These acts are clearly meant to scam gullible individuals and tarnish the reputation of Mr Tagwirei and Sakunda Holdings. Please ignore or report these malicious acts to the authorities and safeguard yourselves from becoming victims of fraud,” said read the statement.
The company added “Be advised that Mr Tagwirei communicates official business through designated representatives from Sakunda Holdings. Any programmes meant to benefit the public are publicised on the organisation’s official platforms and in accredited media.”
