Stay safe online: How to protect yourself from scams and fraud
Limiting how much personal information you share on social media also helps protect you from fraudsters.
Many Kenyans are still losing money to online scams and fraud. Protect yourself by staying alert and cautious about the information you share and the messages you respond to.
Avoid replying to unsolicited messages that promise rewards or clicking suspicious links asking for your login details. Never share personal information online or over the phone unless you are certain of the source. Use strong, unique passwords and enable multifactor authentication to secure your accounts.
Before making any payments or sending money, always verify that the request is legitimate. If in doubt, contact the person or organisation directly to confirm. Limiting how much personal information you share on social media also helps protect you from fraudsters.
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