In two isolated robberies, thieves used uniforms to pretend to be Servientrega employees
News Colombia.
A robbery at a jewelry store in a shopping center in Bucaramanga and an assault on a home in Bogotá are two videos that have set off alarm bells among citizens due to the type of theft that criminals are using to go unnoticed by their victims.
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Thieves disguise themselves as police officers, security guards and even deliverymen from the well-known shipping company to mislead their victims and thus commit their crimes, such as those recorded on video in recent days.
#BucaramangaNews | Police on jewelry robbery: “We have identified several people.” Authorities are offering a 30 million peso reward to capture those involved in the robbery that took place on Tuesday in Bucaramanga. pic.twitter.com/oB5UVaCwWu
— TUBARCO (@tubarconews) July 23, 2024
Here is the video circulating on social media:
#ATTENTION. In Bogotá they are also robbing people in uniforms @servientregaA security cam video reveals the modality of criminals who pretend to be employees of the company to enter houses and rob their owners. This case occurred in b/Villa Sonia. pic.twitter.com/IhmCWoQgs5
— Dark Colombia (@OscuraColombia) July 24, 2024
Servientrega makes recommendations to its clients
In order to prevent its customers from becoming victims of this type of theft, Servientrega has issued several recommendations on its social networks to fully identify its collaborators or delivery people.
According to the company’s specifications, employees must have a card with their full name and legible ID. In addition, their uniforms must have the shipping company’s logos and other elements visible.
“We are committed to your safety,” the company says.
🔐 Your safety and trust is our priority, so we share some recommendations so you can identify our experts.
Please confirm any information on our official WhatsApp line: https://t.co/JX284zWbF2 📱✅#Servientrega #Security #Careful pic.twitter.com/U1NGQMmXXr
— Servientrega | Colombia (@Servientrega_ms) July 23, 2024
We know how important the security 🛡 of your shipments is, 📧 for this reason we want to give you some recommendations 💚 when receiving them. 📦📫#Servientrega #Security #Recommendations #ServientregaUnWorldOfSolutions pic.twitter.com/7IBZndKxyV
— Servientrega | Colombia (@Servientrega_ms) July 23, 2024
Another key factor that can be decisive when it comes to avoiding scams by criminals is checking the status of your shipment or order in the application.
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