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We did circulate the alert in Nelson Mandela Bay, but it seems that the problem is now extending beyond the metro,\u201d said police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The unit has received at least five complaints from people who alleged that a \u201cpolice officer\u201d from the specialised unit telephonically contacts people and inform them that they are suspects in rape and sexual offences cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe bogus caller would request money varying from R5 000 to R7 000 to be paid. On only one occasion, an account number was given by the scammer. 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