Fishing Report South Africa: SCAM PLEASE READ and see who has empty rooms

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From: "The Portfolio Collection" <res@portfoliocollection.com>

Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 9:48 AM

Subject: Be Aware Scam - currently in Gauteng

Dear Reservations

We have received another scam warning from an establishment in Pretoria.

Please see below mail.

These people are out to STEAL. They have already targeted ourselves

[fortunately security was in place and nothing lost], Dudu Lodge - 2

laptops, possibly the same people - TC's Laptop. They are out to target

everyone and could hopefully be arrested with your help. The group consists

of 1 lady and 2 men. They enter the property wanting to make a reservation

for family/friends coming to SA. After the lady keeps you busy the men's

eyes wonder all over. She asks to see the rooms and the quick operation

starts. The men split and work extremely fast. The lady on the other hand,

who is with you open cupboards etc to check space [actually equipment].

These people spend a maximum of +- 15 min and have taken stock of your

entire

establishment. The man in the yellow shirt took exactly 3.15 min to enter 4

of my rooms right on the other side of our guesthouse. Fortunately we had no

guests occupying the rooms and a cleaner in strategic places. They are

FAST!!! Don't be fooled by their good manners.

The short man carries a bag in which he collects the laptops, handbags,

phones & wallets.

Please contact your nearest police should you spot them. They are believed

drive a dark blue [navy] BWM hatchback and parks around corners.

Anyone with any further information please contact Inspector Mokoka at Tel:

0825158964 or 0123696900 SAPS Garsfontein.

Kind Regards

The Portfolio Collection Team

phone 27 (0)21 689 4020

fax 27 (0)21 686 5404

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 08h30 - 17h00 and Fridays 08h30 - 16h00

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