Personal Safety · Guide

Unexpected M-Pesa Prompts and Payment Scams

Safaricom warns of deceptive payment prompts: pause, verify the recipient and decline anything you did not start.

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In this guide you will see:
  • Do not approve prompts you did not start.
  • Read the recipient and amount.
  • Decline and report unknown requests.
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
Unexpected M-Pesa Prompts and Payment Scams
Quick answer

Safaricom has warned that fraudsters increasingly use deceptive payment prompts and impersonation to trick users into authorising transactions. Never enter your PIN on a prompt you did not start, always read the recipient name and amount, and report suspicious prompts.

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Key takeaways

  • Do not approve prompts you did not start.
  • Read the recipient and amount.
  • Decline and report unknown requests.
  • Do not be rushed.

01What to look for before you buy

  • Pause on any prompt you did not expect
  • Read the business name and amount before entering the PIN
  • Never enter a PIN because someone on the phone tells you to
  • Decline and report the prompt via 100 or 333
  • Tell relatives, especially older ones, about these tricks

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

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05Frequently asked questions

Why do scammers send prompts?

They hope you will approve it by habit or under pressure.

What if I approved one by mistake?

Call Safaricom immediately on 100 or 200.

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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