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Personal Safety · Guide

Fake Customer Care Calls: How to Spot and Stop Them

Callers who ask for your PIN or a code are not Safaricom: how to verify a call and what to do if you already shared details.

Most safety plans fail on the night they are needed, because nobody practised them.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Genuine staff will not ask for your PIN.
  • Urgency is a red flag.
  • End the call and dial the official number yourself.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
Fake Customer Care Calls: How to Spot and Stop Them
Quick answer

Fraudsters pose as customer care, banks or telco agents and use urgency to get your PIN, one-time codes or ID details. Safaricom says genuine staff will not ask for your PIN. End the call, dial 100 or 200 yourself, and report the number by SMS to 333.

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Key takeaways

  • Genuine staff will not ask for your PIN.
  • Urgency is a red flag.
  • End the call and dial the official number yourself.
  • Report scam numbers to 333.

01What to look for before you buy

  1. 01
    Stay calmUrgency is how they trick you.
  2. 02
    Do not share codes or PINsNot even a part.
  3. 03
    End the callHang up.
  4. 04
    Call the official lineDial 100 or 200 yourself.
  5. 05
    ReportSMS the number to 333.

02Where these figures come from

Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Safaricom customer advisory on PINs; K24: SIM swap fraud and M-Pesa.

03Best prices in stock today

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04Why buy from Qyvea

Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea

  • Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
  • 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
  • Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
  • Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
  • Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

Full details: return & refund policy.

05Frequently asked questions

What if I already gave my PIN?

Change it at once, call 100 or 200 and your bank, and report to the police.

Can scammers see my M-Pesa?

They can if you approve their prompts or give them codes; never do either.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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