Mamelodi Sundowns issued a statement stating that their players were

The Mamelodi Sundowns revealed that their players and officials are currently victims of an online scam.

This is a recurring problem in South Africa, where players like the Premier Soccer League players are targeted by a scam on their cell phone.

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As a general rule, most players are hacked into their mobile phone numbers and social media accounts by unknown fraudsters, who often seek money from people on their contact list.

Aubrey Modiba, Thabo Mnyamane and Keagan Dolly have recently been scammed. Sundowns revealed that some of their players and officials had also been targeted.

The club has since warned the public to be vigilant and aware of fraudulent online behavior.

"The players and officials of the Mamelodi Sundowns are victims of phone scams. Do not be a victim of the scam. When you receive a suspicious message, alert the police and Mamelodi Sundowns to 011 393 5007, "the Brazilians said on their official Twitter account.