Con methods abound in Jakarta

Con methods abound in Jakarta

From Pelita

Victims of either overt or covert swinding activities are increasing every day.

It has been said that the con men have practiced hypnotism on their victims. Take for instance, the incident in the Krawang, West Java, when a different method with the use of money crates in broad daylight, was put into practice.

A public transport driver of the Kebayoran Lama area was another victim of deception. His vehicle was chartered by a person wearing the uniform of an army officer who told him that he had to pick up a catering order in Blok A in Kebayoran Baru.

These are a few methods used by irresponsible people. And in most cases, the crooks were clad in uniform.

There are a variety of these uniforms, including officers, even higher ranks of the army, the police, navy and the army.

I have observed that in all those incidents, the victims were taken in by the tantalizing promises of the crooks.

I have been a victim of such crooks. I call upon the general public to exercise great caution. Do not trust unknown persons, visitors, or anyone whose identity is vague.

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