31 Oct 2024, 12:00:00
Notice to Clients Alert on Fraud Prevention
Dear Valued Clients,
As part of our commitment to ensuring safe and secure transactions, we want to alert you
to recent increases in fraudulent activities affecting businesses across South Africa. To
help protect your transactions with Metraclark, we urge you to remain vigilant against
potential scams involving fraudulent banking details, proof of payments, and purchase
orders.
1. Verify Banking Details:
Metraclark is set up as a predefined beneficiary with all major banks in South Africa.
For added security, please select Metraclark from the predefined list rather than
entering banking details manually.
REMEMBER to use your account number as Payment Reference.
If you receive a notice of any change in our banking information, do not proceed with
the payment until you have confirmed these details directly with your account credit
controller or our head office.
2. Confirm Proof of Payment:
Be aware of fraudulent proof of payment (PoP) documents. Always verify that funds
have been cleared in your account before releasing any goods or services.
Fraudulent PoPs can look genuine, so confirming with your bank that funds are cleared
is highly recommended.
3. Scrutinize Purchase Orders:
Carefully review any purchase orders received, especially those from Corporate
companies, to ensure they are legitimate.
Fraudulent purchase orders may appear similar to official documents but often contain
subtle discrepancies. If anything appears unusual, reach out to your account
representative for confirmation.
If you receive any communication that seems suspicious or possibly fraudulent, please
contact us immediately. Our team is here to assist with verifying the authenticity of
documents or requests and ensuring the security of your transactions.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our business relationship safe. By working
together, we can minimize risks and protect our mutual interests.
Best Regards,
The Metraclark Team