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Senegal Police warn of Mobile Money scam
Senegalese Police have issued warnings about a mobile money scam targeting users through malicious apps and phishing links.
No new coverage since 10 October 2026.
The story so far as of 10 October 2026
On 9 October, the Senegalese Police warned about a widespread scam targeting mobile money users, with fraudsters using malicious apps and links to steal secret codes. The public was urged to exercise caution. On 10 October, the Senegalese National Police reiterated the warning, specifying that services like Wave and Orange Money were affected. They emphasized the risk of significant financial losses for users due to unauthorized access to their accounts.
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Police warn of mobile money scam affecting users
Impact Mobile money users face increased risk of financial loss due to scams.
Sources: Senenews ↗, Rewmi ↗
- Safety & health
Senegal Police warn of mobile money scam
Impact Mobile money users in Senegal risk financial loss due to a widespread scam.
Sources: Senego ↗, le Soleil ↗
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