insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek warns residents about payment scam The City of Windhoek has issued a scam alert, warning residents to be cautious of fraudsters impersonating municipal officials. According to the City's spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, scammers are contacting residents and demanding payments under the false claim that municipal services will be disconnected. The municipality said that it does not request payments via unsolicited phone calls. Residents are advised to make payments only through official City cash halls, banks, or […] today27 January, 2026
insert_link Local The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) cautions its members on a recent scam attempt The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has issued a warning to all its members, annuitants, spousal, and children beneficiaries regarding a recent scam attempt. The fraudulent scheme involves fraudsters instructing GIPF clients to visit GIPF offices to claim money, a tactic used to deceive and exploit members. GIPF is urging all members to be cautious and safeguard themselves against these fraud attempts. Members are advised not to engage with […] today23 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government warns of scam impersonating Labour Minister The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation has warned against an impersonation scam currently circulating on social media platforms, falsely claiming to be representing Minister Utoni Nujoma. The impersonator is sending messages to individuals, asking for personal details to allegedly register them as beneficiaries for a supposed European Development Fund grant. Here is the Ministry's spokesperson Jeremia Namalenga. today4 July, 2024
