Learn the patterns before you pay
Short, practical guides for checking suspicious numbers, Paybills, job offers, and payment requests in Kenya.
Paybill safety
How to check if a Paybill number is legitimate in Kenya
A practical checklist for checking a Paybill before sending money, using ScamBusterKE, official business details, and small-risk verification steps.
Read guideM-PESA scams
M-PESA scam warning signs: reversals, fake support, and urgent payment traps
Common warning signs in M-PESA scam attempts and what to do before entering your PIN or sharing transaction details.
Read guideReporting scams
How to report a scammer in Kenya without exposing private evidence
What to record, what to avoid sharing publicly, and how to create a useful ScamBusterKE report.
Read guideJob scams
Fake jobs and Kazi Majuu scams: red flags before you pay an agent
How to spot suspicious job, visa, and overseas work offers before paying registration, medical, training, or processing fees.
Read guidePlatform transparency
How ScamBusterKE ranks trending scam checks
A plain-English explanation of the trending module and how it avoids amplifying search-only rumours.
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