e.tv warns of fake audition scam
Broadcasting channel warns viewers about advert for auditions for one of its flagship shows, Rhythm City.
|||e.tv has fallen victim to scammers.
The local broadcasting channel on Thursday warned viewers to be on the lookout for an advert about auditions for one of its flagship shows, Rhythm City.
A spokesperson for e.tv, Joe Strydom, said: “There is a fake email circulating on social media platforms with a notice about Rhythm City auditions.
“The email is prompting people to register and pay R500 before attending auditions for Rhythm City on Saturday, September 19, at the e.tv offices.
“The fraudulent email is purported to be from Rhythm City actress Amo Chidi.”
Strydom said members of the public should not respond to the email, and report the matter to police if they had been scammed.
“Such illegal acts will not be tolerated,” he says.
“Anyone taking people’s money fraudulently will face the might of the law.”
He said all auditions for the soapie are coordinated through Rhythm City’s production company, Quizzical Pictures.
“They are not organised by any third party or cast members – Quizzical Pictures does not charge for auditions,” says Strydom.
“We would like to urge the public not to be taken for a ride by such fake imposters.”
• For information about real Rhythm City auditions, people can contact the production company directly by email: rcinfo@soapcitysa.co.za.
Daily Voice