Common mobile money scams in Uganda
The classic mobile money scams as they play out in Uganda — wrong-number reversals, fake promotions, agent impostors — and the counters.
Guides
Staying safe
Recognise scams, phishing, and SIM-swap fraud before they cost you money.
Helping someone who was scammed
What actually helps after a scam: stopping the ongoing loss, securing accounts, recording evidence, reporting — and skipping the shame.
Phishing and fake messages
How phishing works on SMS, WhatsApp, and email: the disguises, the fake links and login pages, and the checks that expose them.
Protecting your phone
Your phone is now your wallet, your keys, and your records in one pocket. The physical and digital habits that protect all three.
SIM-swap fraud
How criminals hijack a phone number to intercept codes and drain accounts, the warning sign to act on, and how to harden your SIM.