People who use mobile money are being warned about a new trick used by criminals. Scammers are sending messages claiming victims have won a lottery.
These fake win alerts are designed to get people to give away private information. The criminals then try to access the victims mobile money accounts.
Authorities urge everyone to be very careful about messages claiming they have won prizes. Never share personal details like your secret code or mobile money pin.
Official bodies are asking the public to report any suspicious messages or attempts to trick them with fake win alerts.
This scam targets people who use mobile money services for transactions and sending cash.
Being aware of these scams is the first step in protecting yourself and your money.