Authorities have urged South Africans to be vigilant and to follow simple safety measures to avoid becoming victims. The South African Police Service (Saps) has cautioned citizens against a rising vishing scam in which criminals exploit the police name, insignia and identities of senior officers to swindle unsuspecting members of the public. “The Saps can confirm that no police station exists in Green Point, Cape Town,” the statement said. Safety precautions for the publicAuthorities have urged South Africans to be vigilant and to follow simple safety measures to avoid becoming victims. These include:Do not respond to suspicious calls, letters or messages.