What to watch for
Fraudsters may use the names of real companies, copy logos and write convincing messages to offer funding, investments, jobs or contracts that do not exist. They often approach people by email, text message, social media or messaging apps.
What NextCap will never do
- ask you to pay an upfront fee, “processing charge”, “insurance” or “tax” before releasing funding;
- ask you to pay money into a personal bank account, mobile wallet or cryptocurrency address;
- ask for your PIN, passwords or one-time codes;
- offer funding, a job or a contract without a proper conversation and written documentation; or
- pressure you to decide within hours.
How to check
If you receive a message that claims to come from NextCap, do not reply to it or open its links. Contact us using the email address and telephone number on our contact page, and ask whether the message is genuine. Our email addresses use the domain shown on that page. Check spelling carefully, since fraudsters use look-alike addresses.
If you think you have been targeted
Stop all contact with the sender, do not send money or personal information, and let us know at [email protected] so that we can warn others. If you have already paid money or shared financial details, contact your bank immediately and report the matter to the Botswana Police Service.