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<\/a>Given the rise of these incidents, Fidelity ADT has provided several safety tips for homeowners to protect themselves from falling victim to this scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To protect yourself, Fidelity ADT advises the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Always verify credentials<\/strong> \u2013 If someone arrives claiming to be from Johannesburg Water or any other service provider, ask for official identification and contact the company directly to confirm their legitimacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Do not make payments on demand<\/strong> \u2013 Legitimate municipal workers do not request immediate payments via bank transfers or cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Be cautious of unexpected visits<\/strong> \u2013 If you were not notified about maintenance work in your area, treat unexpected visitors with suspicion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Report suspicious activity<\/strong> \u2013 Alert your security provider or local authorities if you see individuals digging near water meters or acting suspiciously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Keep a panic button nearby<\/strong> \u2013 Fidelity ADT recommends that residents always have a remote panic button on hand to quickly alert security services if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe encourage residents to stay aware and report any suspicious individuals attempting to tamper with meters,\u201d said Hattingh. \u201cBy working together, we can prevent criminals from exploiting our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have been targeted by this scam or noticed similar activity in your area, it is crucial to report it immediately to your security provider and Johannesburg Water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As criminals continue to adapt their tactics, security experts like Fidelity stress that staying vigilant and taking precautionary measures can help safeguard your property and personal information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Keep a panic button nearby<\/strong> \u2013 Fidelity ADT recommends that residents always have a remote panic button on hand to quickly alert security services if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Report suspicious activity<\/strong> \u2013 Alert your security provider or local authorities if you see individuals digging near water meters or acting suspiciously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Be cautious of unexpected visits<\/strong> \u2013 If you were not notified about maintenance work in your area, treat unexpected visitors with suspicion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Do not make payments on demand<\/strong> \u2013 Legitimate municipal workers do not request immediate payments via bank transfers or cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n