The Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service is warning the public, especially young people, about fraudulent activities targeting applicants for registration at Frans Dimbare Youth Skills Training Centre in Divundu, Kavango-East region. Scammers are unlawfully contacting youth, instructing them to register and deposit registration fees into private bank accounts before their arrival at the Centre.
How the Scam Works
These scammers use private landlines and mobile numbers to contact unsuspecting applicants. They falsely claim to represent the Frans Dimbare Youth Skills Training Centre and instruct individuals to deposit registration fees in advance into a bank account they provide. Once the money is deposited, the scammers disappear, leaving victims at a financial loss.
Official Registration Process
The Frans Dimbare Youth Skills Training Centre and the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service emphasize that:
All official communication regarding registrations is conducted through the Centre’s official landlines only:
+264 66 258 427
+264 66 258 317
Any calls from numbers that do not match these official contacts should be treated as scams.
The Centre does not require applicants to deposit registration fees in advance.
All registration payments are made upon arrival at the Centre.
What Should You Do If You Are Contacted by Scammers?
Do not respond to calls or messages from suspicious numbers.
Do not deposit money into any bank account provided by unknown callers.
Verify all registration details by directly calling the official Centre contact numbers.
Report fraudulent activities to the Ministry or local law enforcement authorities.
Contact for Clarifications and Additional Information
For any concerns, questions, or verification regarding registration at Frans Dimbare Youth Skills Training Centre, applicants are encouraged to contact the official numbers:
+264 66 258 427
+264 66 258 317
The Ministry urges all young people to remain vigilant and ensure they are not deceived by fraudulent individuals. Always confirm details through official channels before making any commitments.
Stay Safe and Stay Informed!
Full Statement “Divundu, The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service warns the public about scammers fraudulently contacting young people, instructing them to report for registration at Frans Dimbare Youth Skills Training Centre in Divundu, Kavango – East region. These scammers use private landlines and mobile numbers and falsely request applicants to deposit registration fees in advance into a bank account provided by them.
The Ministry urges young people to remain vigilant and disregard such fraudulent requests. Official communication regarding registrations is conducted only through the Centre’s official landlines:
+264 66 258 427 or
+264 66 258 317
Any calls from numbers that do not match these official contacts should be treated as scams. Furthermore, the Frans Dimbare Youth Skills Training Centre does not require applicants to deposit registration fees in advance. All payments are only made upon arrival at the Centre.
For clarifications and additional information, applicants are encouraged to contact the official numbers provided.
Issued by:
Office of the Executive Director
OFFICE OF THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Public Relations Office
Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Servicê 0 JAN 2025
Windhoek
