Anti-Phishing Campaign Warns Public Over Fake M-Pesa SMS Alerts
Experts warn that the links lead to fake websites designed to steal sensitive information, including M-Pesa PINs, passwords, and personal details.
Experts warn that the links lead to fake websites designed to steal sensitive information, including M-Pesa PINs, passwords, and personal details.
Real messages from Safaricom only come from 444 or MPESA. Safaricom will also never ask for your M-PESA PIN, ID number, or ask you to share a message with 10 friends to get a reward.
They send you alarming and manipulative messages to trigger fear, so you act without thinking.
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