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The letter contains spelling errors and makes reference to \u2018RDP houses\u2019. Residents are reminded that this is outdated terminology and is no longer used in the City\u2019s housing programmes. Residents are urged to remain vigilant, to treat any such communication with extreme caution and report these to the City as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;If you are asked to pay for any housing opportunity it is a scam,&#8221; said Mayco Member for Human Settlements Carl Pophaim. &#8220;The City does not charge for housing opportunities, and no official process requires payment at any stage. Do not make any payments or share personal information with unknown individuals. 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