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The Zimbabwe Consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa, has warned Zimbabweans about a fake website purportedly representing the Civil Registry’s Office of Zimbabwe.

In a public notice dated 03 October 2023, the Consulate said fraudsters and scammers are behind the website, www.makombeofficial.org.

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The consulate also flagged an organisation called “Zim Connect” which claims to recover lost documents such as plastic and metal IDs, Passports, Marriage Certificates, Birth Certificates, Non-Marriage Certificates and Police Clearances. Reads the notice:

> The Consulate wishes to advise members of the public that there is a fake website by the name: www.makombeofficial.org purporting to represent the Civil Registry’s Office of Zimbabwe.

> The fake website, which is also published on various social media platforms, falsely purports to provide the general Zimbabwean public at home and abroad, with a facility to apply for all registry documents such as Birth certificates, National Registration Cards and Passports online.

> Please note that the fake website is the work of fraudsters and scammers who intend to defraud unsuspecting members of the public of their hard-earned money.

> Furthermore, the Consulate is aware of fliers issued by a shadowy organization calling itself ‘Zim Connect’, which is falsely purporting to recover lost documents such as plastic and metal IDs, Passports, Marriage Certificates, Birth Certificates, Non-Marriage Certificates and Police Clearances.

> The Consulate further reiterates that it does not have agents who act on its behalf in the provision of civil documents and consular services.

> Members of the public are advised to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to the above-captioned fraudsters.

> Direct interaction with the Consulate on this or any other matter of mutual interest remains possible via the following communication platforms: –

Facebook page: Zimbabweconsulate Boeing Road Bedfordview
Twitter: Zimbabweconsulatejhb
WhatsApp: +27828249435
Email: admin@zimbabweconsulate.co.za
Website: www.zimbabweconsulate.co.za

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