New technologies put you at risk of fraud, users warned

Multiple channels provide thieves with the opportunity to steal identities and cash

Users of digital payment services should tread with caution when transacting online to avoid being trapped by escalating fraud, the Kenya Bankers Association has warned.

The bankers' lobby said the uptake of digital payments had increased significantly, boosted by mobile, online and card technology, but required vigilance to stop fraudsters intent on making the platforms their playing ground.