Bonang Matheba warns of rising scam threat in Johannesburg! Media personality and businesswoman Bonang Matheba is raising awareness about the alarming surge in scammers operating across Johannesburg.
Taking to social media, the TV star didn’t mince her words as she vented her frustration and urged the public to remain vigilant.
Scammers Are Everywhere
Bonang admitted she barely recognises any e-hailing services other than Uber, warning that scammers now lurk everywhere.
Bonang Matheba warns of rising scam
“No one should assume safety based on appearances,” she stressed.
“JHB scammers. Boys, girls. Eer’body,” Bonang posted.
….Jhb scammers. Boys, girls. Eer’body.
— Bonang Matheba 👑 (@Bonang) June 8, 2025
Social Media Erupts With Stories
Her post quickly resonated with fellow Joburgers, sparking a wave of responses from users sharing their own scam experiences.
From fake tutors to crafty pickpockets, the stories reveal how bold and inventive scammers have become.
One user wrote:
“Honestly, this is probably why I’ve stayed indoors since moving here. And it’s people you think are genuine, kanti they are shameless Jo’annes.”
Another shared a personal loss:
“I got scammed by someone pretending to be a tutor, I don’t think I’ll ever heal.”
Professional Scams on the Rise
A particularly alarming post detailed a scam by a supposed professional consultant:
“Got scammed by a whole professional consultant. I paid the lady to help me register for NCR, and it never happened. Her consultancy: Bonmas Consulting.”
Pickpocketing in Broad Daylight
Another chilling experience came from a victim of street crime:
“Got bumped by an old man while walking downtown. I apologised, thinking it’s an old person. Till today, I don’t know how he took my phone. When I realised, he was gone.”
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