If a job asks for your wallet, WALK AWAY!

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Residents of Rustenburg are being urged to stay alert after a surge of fake job offers began circulating on social media and community WhatsApp groups. 

According to a notice issued by the Rustenburg Local Municipality’s communications unit on 8 January 2026, fraudsters are falsely claiming to offer employment opportunities within Rustenburg Local Municipality. These messages often look convincing, but their goal is simple: to trick job seekers into handing over money or personal information.

The municipality has made it clear that no legitimate municipal job offer will ever require payment, banking details, or personal documents such as ID copies as a condition for employment. Any message asking for these details in exchange for a job should immediately raise red flags.

REMEMBER! 

• Verify job opportunities only through the official Rustenburg Local Municipality website or by contacting the municipality directly.
• Ignore and deleting messages or calls that ask for money, banking details, or personal information related to job offers.
• Report suspicious messages to the South African Police Service (SAPS) and to the municipality.

As unemployment continues to place pressure on many households, scammers often prey on hope and urgency. Do not fall victim to employment scams.