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Rental scam exposed as two Ford Rangers intercepted en route to Mozambique

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What IOL reported

Two Ford Ranger bakkies suspected of being fraudulently rented out were intercepted at the Kosi Bay border while being smuggled into Mozambique, following an operation involving border officials and rental companies.

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Rental scam exposed as two Ford Rangers intercepted en route to Mozambique. Two Ford Ranger bakkies suspected of being fraudulently rented out were intercepted at the Kosi Bay border while being smuggled into Mozambique, following an operation involving border officials and rental companies. Covered by 1 publications. IOL: Rental scam exposed as two Ford Rangers intercepted en route to Mozambique.

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  1. IOL South Africa Rental scam exposed as two Ford Rangers intercepted en route to Mozambique Two Ford Ranger bakkies suspected of being fraudulently rented out were intercepted at the Kosi Bay border while being smuggled into Mozambique, following an operation involving border officials and rental companies. 8 h ago · Tier 3

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