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SAPS warns public of vishing scam using fake charges and WhatsApp

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Police have warned community members not to fall for a vishing scam. They say criminals are using the South African Police Service  (SAPS) name and logo to deceive unsuspecting victims to hand over money or personal information to enable them to withdraw criminal cases.

SAPS Spokesperson, Amanda van Wyk says fake letters are distributed, often via WhatsApp.

Van Wyk says the scammers create false criminal charges against unsuspecting victims and claim they can make the case go away.

“In some instances, the alleged fraudsters fabricate non-existent police stations in their fraudulent correspondence. The SAPS can confirm that no police station exists in Green Point, Cape Town. In many cases, victims also receive intimidating phone calls from individuals posing as police officials, falsely claiming that a criminal case has been opened against them. Victims are then pressured to pay a fee to make the case disappear,” she adds.

Van Wyk says the SAPS reminds community members that the organisation will never demand payment to cancel or withdraw a case, nor communicate with the public via WhatsApp or video calls.

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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/fresh-mushrooms-on-the-fruits-and-vegetables-aisle-in-a-store.jpg?id=61139342&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=132%2C0%2C132%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you've picked up groceries in Quebec recently, you might want to double-check your fridge and pantry. Multiple food products have been <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/food-recall" target="_blank">recalled across the province</a> due to health and safety concerns, according to new alerts from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/mapaq" target="_blank">Quebec's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)</a>.</p><p>The affected items include everything from mushrooms and frozen treats to deli meats and flavoured oils, with risks ranging from undeclared allergens to possible bacterial contamination.</p><p>Here's a full list of recent food recalls that could impact Quebec consumers:</p><h3>Peeters sliced mushrooms</h3><br/><img alt="A package of sliced mushrooms." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="dfc734fb75938389d38574b69df64848" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="cce5f" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-package-of-sliced-mushrooms.png?id=61139246&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled product</strong>: Peeters Mushroom Farm brand sliced mushrooms, 227 g — Best before: 2024 JL 06</p><p><strong>Reason for recall</strong>: Possible contamination with <em>Listeria monocytogenes</em>.</p><p><strong>Distribution</strong>: Sold in Ontario and Quebec.</p><p><strong>Action</strong>: Do not eat. Return to the place of purchase or throw it out.</p><p><strong>Published/updated</strong>: June 29, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/peeters-mushroom-farm-brand-sliced-mushrooms-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes" target="_blank">CFIA recall notice</a></p><h3>Snowtime berry pops</h3><br/><img alt="A bag of smoothie pops." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="dffc4b999c189ef3f461961cf3768a65" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="f6f7f" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-bag-of-smoothie-pops.jpg?id=61139254&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled product</strong>: Snowtime brand berry ice smoothie pops, 480 mL (12 x 40 mL) — All best-before dates</p><p><strong>Reason for recall</strong>: Contains undeclared milk, which may trigger serious reactions in those with allergies.</p><p><strong>Distribution</strong>: Sold in multiple provinces, including Quebec.</p><p><strong>Action</strong>: If you have a milk allergy, don't eat this. Return it or toss it.</p><p><strong>Published/updated</strong>: June 16, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/snowtime-brand-berry-ice-smoothie-pops-recalled-due-undeclared-milk" target="_blank">CFIA recall notice</a></p><h3>Chicken sandwiches</h3><br/><img alt="C\u2019est Pr\u00eat brand logo." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d6ef9bba7006f64d6a872f9126ad8abf" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="782b8" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/c-u2019est-pr-u00eat-brand-logo.jpg?id=61139262&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>C’est Prêt brand chicken sandwich, 200 g</li><li>Circle K brand chicken sandwich, 200 g</li></ul><p><strong>Reason for recall</strong>: Potential presence of bone fragments.</p><p><strong>Distribution</strong>: Sold in Quebec.</p><p><strong>Action</strong>: Do not eat. 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