'They are so cruel, because in most instances, lots of people around here will believe them'

A puzzled Ms Mbeka refused to pay the fee and then asked “Raymond Dube” and his accomplice to leave her IY home, but questioned why these scammers would target people already facing a struggle.

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“They are so cruel, because in most instances, lots of people around here will believe them and also be used, because they will pay that fee just to keep their lights on,” Ms Mbeka explained, adding that after she chased away the scammers, her lights remained on.

The City of Cape Town is well aware of the infamous “Raymond Dube” after having received several reports and even text messages and pictures of the scammer in action.