Beware of bogus H-Metro reporters H-METRO

BOGUS reporters abusing our name to dupe people of their money are back in full force.

Since the inception of this tabloid, 13 years ago, we have been warning people against these shameless crooks.

They seem to have mastered the art of targeting mainly well-to-do people.

We used to publish a disclaimer of some of the cellphone numbers of the bogus H-Metro reporters to warn the public.

We have also engaged our internal security systems and the police to address the issue.

Sadly, the syndicates keep on striking now and again.

Our warning to the bogus H-Metro reporters is that the law will soon catch up with them and they will answer for their deception.

Genuine H-Metro reporters are professionals who adhere to journalism ethics.

They don’t instil fear to sources of news as is the case with bogus H-Metro reporters.

In yesterday’s issue, businessman Philip Chiyangwa almost became a victim of a bogus H-Metro reporter going by the name Nelson Mandizvidza.

The reporter has been nagging Chiyangwa demanding to know if he is really rich and things to do with his business empire.

Unfortunately, we could not ascertain his identity at the time of going to print.

His Econet number (0778004166) is also not registered on the EcoCash platform.

In the history of H-Metro, we have never employed a reporter by the name Mandizvidza.

Those who know him and his whereabouts should also cooperate with us and the police to bring him to book.

As a newspaper organisation, we don’t want our readers to be duped by people abusing our name.

And, if you suspect something fishy, you can always call us on our contact numbers provided in the newspaper.

We don’t want people to lose their money and valuables to crooks who are preying on unsuspecting victims.

Once you suspect something, which doesn’t add up when contacted by bogus journalists, our offices are open.

At H-Metro, we have an open door policy where we can meet and discuss with you.

We don’t want people to be duped because victims of emotional blackmail go through a lot.

Some of the victims need counselling while others are still living in fear of losing more valuables and money to these con artists.

It’s really painful being tormented by wicked people.

As a way forward, we will continue engaging the police and our internal security systems to ensure these monsters are tamed.

To the victims, who know some of these crooks, please cooperate with us.

As a reminder, please don’t give people money who pretend to be H-Metro reporters to conceal cases of blackmail.

People don’t have to pay for their stories to come out in this newspaper.

We don’t blackmail people, we just simply report the news in a way that is as transparent and as fair as possible.

There is professionalism to the way we conduct our business.

Of course, we know that we have established a brand, which many people can try to take advantage of.

These crooks must be identified and brought to book.