A forensic investigations company has issued a strong warning ahead of the festive season about a possible scamster operating from Cape Town and targeting foreigners and locals.

IRS Forensic Investigations sounded the warning after an Australian national, Robert Pastore, contacted them after he was allegedly scammed out of R200 000.

Investigator Glenda Paul told the Weekend Argus that in another twist to the saga, Pastore’s bank made an erroneous payment of R65 000 into AIP Investments’ account in July.