Police caught five people who stole money through mobile payment tricks. They grabbed one person from Munyaka, another from the Tiwani area, two more from Eldoret, and the last one from Kibosi. Officers also took their car, many SIM cards with different names, and several phones. Detectives began visiting police stations where victims filed reports. The first stop was Ruai Station.
These crooks target mobile money shops through clever schemes. Some pretend to be company workers checking systems. Others claim they need help with emergencies. Many create fake confirmation messages that look real. Some switch between deposits and withdrawals quickly to confuse shop workers. Scammers may also swap SIM cards after stealing personal details.
Thieves often call shops, acting like company officials, to make updates. They trick agents into sharing passwords or approving requests. The criminals transfer money to accounts with false information. Agents lose their cash reserves when they fall for these tricks. Shop workers should always check transactions on official systems rather than trusting text messages.
These crooks target mobile money shops through clever schemes. Some pretend to be company workers checking systems. Others claim they need help with emergencies. Many create fake confirmation messages that look real. Some switch between deposits and withdrawals quickly to confuse shop workers. Scammers may also swap SIM cards after stealing personal details.
Thieves often call shops, acting like company officials, to make updates. They trick agents into sharing passwords or approving requests. The criminals transfer money to accounts with false information. Agents lose their cash reserves when they fall for these tricks. Shop workers should always check transactions on official systems rather than trusting text messages.
