Played for fuels: damsel in distress is a con artist, say ‘duped’ Samaritans

It’s one of the oldest scams in the book, but this Boksburg woman has taken it to a new level, claim her alleged victims

21 September 2020 - 18:17 By jeff wicks

Mary-Jane Pieters carries her bible with her wherever she goes, but whether the former Sunday school teacher is simply a mother trying to feed her family, or a well-practised con artist, depends on who you ask...

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