Scams involving M-Pesa
M-Pesa mobile-money fraud includes reverse-fraud and SIM-swap scams.
Trace the funds
We follow money moved through M-Pesa - linking accounts, devices and destination wallets or banks to build an evidence chain.
Engage the platform
We raise formal complaints and, where appropriate, disclosure requests with the platform and its regulators to freeze suspect accounts.
Recover your money
Where viable, we pursue chargebacks, civil recovery and settlement to return funds to you. Fees depend on your case and are agreed in writing before we begin.
Common M-Pesa scams
These are the fraud patterns we most often see reported on M-Pesa. If yours sounds familiar, you are not alone - and the money may still be recoverable.
- Fake "reversal" & refund calls
- SIM-swap account takeover
- Agent & till-number fraud
If you were defrauded via M-Pesa, do this now
- 01Stop all transfers on your M-Pesa account and change your password.
- 02Export and save every transaction record, chat and email.
- 03Contact us, and we will help you request a recall or chargeback from your bank.
- 04We handle the complaint to M-Pesa and its regulator on your behalf.
- 05Get a free viability assessment from our investigators.
Scams involving M-Pesa - common questions
Can I get my money back from a M-Pesa scam?
In many cases, yes - and the sooner you act, the more options remain. We trace where funds moved through M-Pesa, request freezes and chargebacks with the banks and platforms involved, and pursue civil recovery where viable. Every M-Pesa case is different, so we give you a free assessment and agree any fees in writing before we begin.
Is M-Pesa a scam?
M-Pesa is a legitimate mobile money, but fraudsters impersonate and abuse it - most often through fake "reversal" & refund calls. These scams happen on or around M-Pesa rather than by M-Pesa itself, which is why reporting and recovery focus on the parties who misused it.
How do I report M-Pesa fraud?
Stop all transfers on your M-Pesa account, change your password, and export every transaction, chat and email as evidence. Then report it: we help you raise the complaint with M-Pesa and its regulator, file with the fraud authorities in your country, and open a recovery case with us.
How long does M-Pesa fund recovery take?
It depends on how the money was moved and how quickly it can be traced and frozen. Blockchain tracing can surface leads within days, while bank chargebacks and civil recovery take longer. We set out a realistic timeline for your specific M-Pesa case during the free assessment.
How we can help with M-Pesa scams
Whichever way the money moved, these are the recovery workstreams we bring to a M-Pesa case.
Recover funds lost through M-Pesa
Free, confidential assessment. Fees vary by case and are agreed in writing.
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