Vodacom Lesotho has called on the public and its customers to be wary of scammers claiming to offer discounted prices on mobile phones through the backdoor.
The company said the conmen contact unsuspectingpeople often via online platforms such as Facebook, falsely presenting themselves as Vodacom Lesotho employees. They then promise their victims mobile phones sold at Vodacom retail outlets at significantly reduced prices, bypassing the standard purchase process.
According to a press release issued by Vodacom Lesotho,the fraudulent method typically involves persuading victims to transfer payments via M-Pesa.
“Following the transfer of funds, the perpetrators immediately cease all communication, becoming unreachable.
“Victims who subsequently visit Vodacom stores to enquire about their promised phones discover that no such arrangement exists and that the persons they dealt with are not associated with Vodacom, confirming they have been victims of fraud,” the statement noted, adding thatmore than 20 people have fallen victim to these scams.
