There are people who are going around pretending to be
Chiwanza on WhatsApp.
They are using South African numbers, with his profile
picture, and asking for certain amounts of money.
Chiwanza said he has since reported the matter at Avondale
Police Station for further investigations.
The businessman said it had never been his style to ask for
money from people.
“I have heard these unfortunate stories that people are
abusing my name to get money.
“These are criminal activities and we have engaged Avondale
Police. I think anyone, who comes across this must report it to the police.
“I am not on a level of asking for money, that’s not my
level, we are far much beyond that,” he said.
Chiwanza said it was important for the message to get to so
many people as possible as many could be hit by these scammers.
“I also urge those people who see my name anywhere to
please contact me, if they know me they must definitely call my number, these
numbers they are using are not my numbers.
“I don’t know why people are easily manipulated by wrong
numbers. I am very disappointed but people must be more alert, aware on what is
transpiring in these desperate times and it’s fortunate we have handed it over
to the law enforcement agents to work on it and see who could be behind,” said
Chiwanza.
He said he could have been targeted because of his profile
as a businessman.
“I think a lot of people look up to me and there is no way
that I will go up and ask for money for whatever reasons.
“We have businesses across SADC, so it’s not possible for
me to ask for help, either I am in Malawi or anywhere else.”
The scammers are using South African registered contact
lines pretending to be Chiwanza. H Metro
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