A new scam has been reported in Nairobi, where individuals linger around mobile money transfer points, waiting to target those withdrawing large sums of money.
In a recent incident, a middle-aged woman lost KES 25,000 to scammers on a Sunday morning, shortly after withdrawing cash from a mobile money transfer point in Nairobi's Central Business District.
The woman, who chose to remain anonymous, described being approached by three strangers, two women and a man, who addressed her by name. One of the women claimed that the woman's transaction was unverified, and when she reached for her purse, the scammer grabbed the cash and fled, leaving the woman in shock.
This incident raises concerns about potential collusion between some mobile money agents and scammers, who may be sharing customer information, including those who withdraw cash at their shops.
