{"id":4363,"date":"2026-05-27T19:45:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ethoscreative.africa\/servicecops2026\/?page_id=4363"},"modified":"2026-05-29T09:58:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T09:58:50","slug":"scam-warning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ethoscreative.africa\/servicecops2026\/scam-warning\/","title":{"rendered":"Scam Warning"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4363\" class=\"elementor elementor-4363\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07a0059 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"07a0059\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-271d7d6 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"271d7d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;wgl_fade_right&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ff291a elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-toggle-accordion\" data-id=\"2ff291a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-toggle-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-accordion icon-default\" id=\"wgl-accordion-2ff291a\" data-type=\"toggle\" data-trigger=\"click\"><div class=\"wgl-accordion_panel elementor-repeater-item-066fab8\" id=\"wgl-accordion_panel-5021\" data-default=\"yes\"><div class=\"wgl-accordion_panel-inner\"><h4 class=\"wgl-accordion_header\"><span class=\"wgl-accordion_title\">Protecting Yourself from Fraud<\/span><span class=\"wgl-accordion_icon elementor-icon\"><svg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><path d=\"M10.5101 7.15H0V5.85H10.5101L5.57332 0.913251L6.5 0L13 6.5L6.5 13L5.57332 12.0867L10.5101 7.15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/h4><div class=\"wgl-accordion_content\"><p><span>Service Cops Group has become aware of scams and fraudulent schemes where our company's name, logo, or the identities of our people are misused. <\/span><span>Like many major companies, Service Cops Group' name, logo, and the identities of our people may from time to time be used as part of scams or fraud attempts. These instances are uncommon, disappointing, and extremely unfortunate.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wgl-accordion_panel elementor-repeater-item-ab57af9\" id=\"wgl-accordion_panel-5022\"><div class=\"wgl-accordion_panel-inner\"><h4 class=\"wgl-accordion_header\"><span class=\"wgl-accordion_title\">Be Vigilant<\/span><span class=\"wgl-accordion_icon elementor-icon\"><svg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><path d=\"M10.5101 7.15H0V5.85H10.5101L5.57332 0.913251L6.5 0L13 6.5L6.5 13L5.57332 12.0867L10.5101 7.15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/h4><div class=\"wgl-accordion_content\"><p><span>Care should be taken in communicating with anyone claiming to be from Service Cops Group who is:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span>Soliciting money or requesting personal financial information<\/span><\/li><li><span>Offering investment opportunities (Service Cops Group is not an investment company)<\/span><\/li><li><span>Offering employment that requires upfront payment<\/span><\/li><li><span>Requesting candidates to purchase products or process payments<\/span><\/li><li><span>Conducting job interviews exclusively via instant message<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wgl-accordion_panel elementor-repeater-item-f2527f4\" id=\"wgl-accordion_panel-5023\"><div class=\"wgl-accordion_panel-inner\"><h4 class=\"wgl-accordion_header\"><span class=\"wgl-accordion_title\">Verify Communications: Legitimate Service Cops Group communications<\/span><span class=\"wgl-accordion_icon elementor-icon\"><svg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><path d=\"M10.5101 7.15H0V5.85H10.5101L5.57332 0.913251L6.5 0L13 6.5L6.5 13L5.57332 12.0867L10.5101 7.15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/h4><div class=\"wgl-accordion_content\"><ul><li><span>Always use official email domains: @servicecops.com, @schoolpay.co.ug, @sasula.co.ug, or @fincom.co.ug<\/span><\/li><li><span>Never request payment for job applications or interviews<\/span><\/li><li><span>Never ask for sensitive financial information via unsolicited messages<\/span><\/li><li><span>Always include proper contact information and official branding<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wgl-accordion_panel elementor-repeater-item-9f2f396\" id=\"wgl-accordion_panel-5024\"><div class=\"wgl-accordion_panel-inner\"><h4 class=\"wgl-accordion_header\"><span class=\"wgl-accordion_title\">Verify Communications: Red Flags<\/span><span class=\"wgl-accordion_icon elementor-icon\"><svg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><path d=\"M10.5101 7.15H0V5.85H10.5101L5.57332 0.913251L6.5 0L13 6.5L6.5 13L5.57332 12.0867L10.5101 7.15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/h4><div class=\"wgl-accordion_content\"><ul><li><span>Unsolicited voice calls or SMS from unknown numbers<\/span><\/li><li><span>Email addresses from free providers (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.)<\/span><\/li><li><span>Requests for payment or personal financial details<\/span><\/li><li><span>Promises of guaranteed returns or employment<\/span><\/li><li><span>Poor grammar, spelling errors, or unprofessional communication<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wgl-accordion_panel elementor-repeater-item-45753ac\" id=\"wgl-accordion_panel-5025\"><div class=\"wgl-accordion_panel-inner\"><h4 class=\"wgl-accordion_header\"><span class=\"wgl-accordion_title\">Verify Communications: How to Verify<\/span><span class=\"wgl-accordion_icon elementor-icon\"><svg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><path d=\"M10.5101 7.15H0V5.85H10.5101L5.57332 0.913251L6.5 0L13 6.5L6.5 13L5.57332 12.0867L10.5101 7.15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/h4><div class=\"wgl-accordion_content\"><p><span>If you wish to verify whether a communication is from Service Cops Group:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span>Contact your nearest Service Cops Group office (listed on our website)<\/span><\/li><li><span>Email: info@servicecops.com<\/span><\/li><li><span>Phone: +256 414 597599<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wgl-accordion_panel elementor-repeater-item-c5c552b\" id=\"wgl-accordion_panel-5026\"><div class=\"wgl-accordion_panel-inner\"><h4 class=\"wgl-accordion_header\"><span class=\"wgl-accordion_title\">Report Suspicious Activity<\/span><span class=\"wgl-accordion_icon elementor-icon\"><svg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><path d=\"M10.5101 7.15H0V5.85H10.5101L5.57332 0.913251L6.5 0L13 6.5L6.5 13L5.57332 12.0867L10.5101 7.15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/h4><div class=\"wgl-accordion_content\"><p><span>If you have been affected by or are suspicious of a scam or fraud:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span>Contact your local authorities immediately<\/span><\/li><li><span>Report to Service Cops Group: info@servicecops.com<\/span><\/li><li><span>Do not engage with the suspicious communication<\/span><\/li><li><span>Do not send money or share personal information<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wgl-accordion_panel elementor-repeater-item-2304009\" id=\"wgl-accordion_panel-5027\"><div class=\"wgl-accordion_panel-inner\"><h4 class=\"wgl-accordion_header\"><span class=\"wgl-accordion_title\">Our Commitment<\/span><span class=\"wgl-accordion_icon elementor-icon\"><svg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><path d=\"M10.5101 7.15H0V5.85H10.5101L5.57332 0.913251L6.5 0L13 6.5L6.5 13L5.57332 12.0867L10.5101 7.15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/h4><div class=\"wgl-accordion_content\"><p><span>Service Cops Group takes fraud attempts seriously and works with law enforcement to investigate and prosecute scammers. However, we cannot be held responsible for losses incurred through fraudulent schemes using our name.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Stay vigilant. Verify before you trust. Protect yourself and others.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protecting Yourself from Fraud Service Cops Group has become aware of scams and fraudulent schemes where our company&#8217;s name, logo, or the identities of our people are misused. 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