Published on 04/02/2025
Uganda Police Force has alerted its citizens that hackers and fraudsters are actively targeting mobile phone users through calls, messages and using social media platforms like WhatsApp, prompting urgent public caution.
Authorities have identified specific individuals and contact numbers linked to these scams. Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.
a. Dr. Howell Kirui: +254735002953
b. Dominic Kosek: +254754033882
c. Ezra: +254787947086
d. Kibet Kinandet: +254105218443
These individuals have a tendency of blocking your WhatsApp account and sending you a verification code to re-register, claiming you need to send money for the registration process.
They further persuade you to send additional money with promises of receiving large sums on your MTN line via Safaricom.
Once they gain access to your WhatsApp, they may send messages to your contacts and groups, falsely informing them that you have received millions of shillings.
We encourage victims to report these scams to police and also make an appeal that people desist from falling prey to these schemes. People should stick to official communication channels provided by service providers.
ACP KITUUMA RUSOKE
PRO-UPF
