Knowler Knows: Fake proof-of-payment scammers working the buy-and-sell sites

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the rise of scams targeting buyers and sellers on online marketplaces. Three years after first highlighting these sophisticated fraud schemes, the problem has only worsened, with more victims falling prey. These scams don't just target the careless they exploit the trust of ordinary, honest people. Wendy unpacks how these fraudsters operate, why they are so effective, and shares the story of Preshina, a mother from Rivonia whose experience serves as a cautionary tale for anyone buying or selling online. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.  Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast.  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Follow us on social media:  702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.