Fake M-PESA Calls: How to Spot the Scam Before You Lose Your Money

A phone rings. The caller confidently introduces themselves as a Safaricom customer care agent before delivering alarming news: your line is about to be blocked, your M-PESA account has been compromised, or you’ve won a promotion that requires immediate verification.… A phone rings. The caller confidently introduces themselves as a Safaricom customer care agent before delivering alarming news: your line is about to be blocked, your M-PESA account has been compromised, or you’ve won a promotion that requires immediate verification.…