February 28, 2023
Kenya: Thousands of Vacancies in Kenya's Forest Service? Yes, but Fee-for-Jobs Ad Is a Scam
IN SHORT: The Kenya Forest Service is recruiting, but you do not have to pay to apply. Disregard any social media ads asking you to do this. Read more »
Africa: No, Pressing the ATM's Cancel Button Won't Prevent Bank Card Fraud
IN SHORT: The claim that pressing the "cancel" button on an ATM up to four times to prevent card fraud has resurfaced online. But it's still incorrect. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Nigeria: Beware Twitter Accounts Impersonating Nigeria's Labour Party Vice Presidential Candidate
It's been two days since Nigeria's 2023 presidential election, and the disinformation keeps coming. . Read more »
February 24, 2023
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Central Bank Hasn't Closed Three Digital Banks Amid Cash Crisis
IN SHORT: A shortage of cash has left Nigerians scrambling for alternatives. But the claim that some digital banks are being shut down is false. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Central Bank to Allow All Old Banknotes to Circulate Until May? No, Press Release Fake
IN SHORT: As Nigeria struggles with a shortage of cash after a swap of old banknotes with new, redesigned currency, a press release seemingly from the central bank says the… Read more »
February 17, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's 'Ksh500 Billion Government Borrowing' Furore - What the Data Showed
In January 2023, Kenya's most widely read newspaper corrected a story attributing an eye-catching borrowing spree to the country's new government. Read more »
February 10, 2023
Africa: Don't Be Fooled - Ignore Facebook Page Advertising Policing, Firefighting and Nursing Training in South Africa
IN SHORT: South African job-seekers should steer away from Facebook posts offering opportunities in the correctional services. Read more »
February 03, 2023
Zimbabwe: Road Riddled With Potholes in Harare, Zimbabwe? No, Photo From India
IN SHORT: Zimbabwe's road infrastructure may be crumbling, but a photo shared widely on social media of a road riddled with truly massive potholes is not from the southern African… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Nigeria: No Evidence Influential Nigerian Actor Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Has Backed Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi
IN SHORT: A quote doing the rounds on social media in Nigeria suggests Peter Obi, one of Nigeria's presidential candidates, has bagged the support of an influential actor. But the… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Nigeria: Photo of Empty Stadium At Nigeria Labour Party Kaduna Rally? No, Online Post Is Misleading
IN SHORT: Social media users in Nigeria have posted a photo of an empty stadium, claiming it shows a disappointingly small crowd gathered for a Labour Party rally in the northern… Read more »
Kenya: Beware of the Facebook Page Impersonating Kenyan Financial Institution
IN SHORT: A Facebook page masquerading as microfinance company Faulu Kenya is offering Kenyans instant loans. But beware - it's not linked to the real institution and may be trying… Read more »
Kenya: Don't Be Conned - Ads Offering Jobs At Coca-Cola in Kenya a Scam
IN SHORT: Jobs at the beverages giant Coca-Cola might give you some financial security. But posts on Facebook claiming the firm is hiring in Kenya will only cost job-seekers time… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Central Bank Hasn't Ordered Politicians to Give Old Banknotes to 'Poor Masses'
IN SHORT: A banknote redesign has caused jitters in Nigeria. But it's not true that the Central Bank of Nigeria claimed politicians had stashes of the old currency and demanded… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Kenya: No, the Teachers Service Commission - Kenya's Largest Public Employer - Hasn't Appointed a New Boss
IN SHORT: The leadership of the Teachers Service Commission, one of Kenya's 10 constitutional commissions, is keenly watched. A claim that the agency has a new chief is false. Read more »
Kenya: Beware of Facebook Page Impersonating Kenyan Digital Credit Provider
IN SHORT: Facebook users should be wary of offers that sound too good to be true. Unfortunately, what appear to be loans from digital credit provider Zenka Kenya are not… Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan Consumer Goods Giant Bidco Africa Not Hiring for These Positions, Job Ad Is a Scam
IN SHORT: As job seekers look for openings at the start of the year, they should steer clear of ads posted on social media claiming that Bidco Africa, a major consumer goods maker… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Kenya: Ignore Scam Facebook Page Impersonating Governor of Kenya's Uasin Gishu County
IN SHORT: A Facebook page using county governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim's name offers low interest loans and free motorcycles. Don't fall for it. Read more »
January 11, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Naivas Supermarkets Hiring? No Jobs Ad On Facebook Is Fake
IN SHORT: Fraudsters often prey on desperate job seekers, which is why people looking for work should beware of a false ad on Facebook that claims the major Kenyan retail chain… Read more »
January 04, 2023
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Central Bank Has Not Announced an Extension for the Withdrawal of Old Bank Notes
IN SHORT: The Nigerian senate has asked the country's central bank to extend how long old naira notes would be in circulation. But despite many claims on social media, the bank has… Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: No Evidence Nigeria Presidential Candidate Bola Tinubu Asked Young Nigerians to Focus On Online Fraud
IN SHORT: Tinubu's campaign for Nigeria's presidency in the 2023 elections has pushed back hard at allegations of his past misdeeds. A quote claiming he asked the youth to focus on… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Kenya: Beware of Fake Facebook Page Promising Big Discounts On Water Tanks
A Facebook page called Roto Tanks Limited is offering huge discounts for Roto water tanks manufactured by Roto Moulders Limited, a company in Kenya. Read more »
December 09, 2022
Kenya: No Evidence That 'Hustler Fund' Defaulters Will Be Jailed
IN SHORT: Borrowers have been flocking to Kenya's low-interest "hustler fund". But a claim on social media that people could be jailed for not repaying the loans on time is not… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Africa: Viral Website Advertising Australian Visas and Jobs Just Another Scam
IN SHORT: The scam website asks for detailed personal information. This is known as phishing, and could give the fraudsters access to your bank and other accounts. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Kenya: No, All Kenyans Can Borrow From 'Hustler Fund' - Not Only Those Who Voted for President Ruto
IN SHORT: Is Kenya's "hustler fund" meant to provide cheap loans only for supporters of newly elected president William Ruto? No, the claims on social media are false. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Africa: 'Download App, Sign Up and Get Rewarded'? No! Beware New Facebook Post Editing Scam
IN SHORT: An innocent but interesting message is posted on a Facebook community page. It's about a lost child or dog, or a serial killer, or a bear attack. But as soon as it's… Read more »