Exposed

Scams & Fraud

Warnings about cons and scams so others do not fall for them.

Beware of “overseas job” agents asking for medical fees upfront

Some agencies in town are advertising jobs in the Gulf, then asking applicants to pay for medicals, visas and "processing" in cash. After you pay, the office moves or stops picking calls. Before paying anyone, check that the…

Exposé Scams & Fraud

That “landlord” on Marketplace asking for a booking fee is not the landlord

House hunting in Kilimani, I found a beautiful two-bedroom at a price that was too good. The "landlord" said he was upcountry and asked for a booking fee before viewing. I went to the building anyway. The caretaker…