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Arnaque sentimentalePublished on 12 Sep 2026

Cloned social account asking for urgent help

An online contact asks for an urgent transfer after a few days of messages. Slow down, verify the identity and never pay under pressure.

CountryKenya

What to remember

Do not respond under pressure. Verify information through an official contact and never share confidential information with a stranger.

SAFETY CHECKLIST

How to stay safe

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Do not transfer money to an online-only contact

Keep evidence, block and report the account if there is pressure or a threat.

Concrete example: Example: repeated emergencies without an independent verification should raise doubt.

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