Please enable JavaScript to view advertisements.
×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

My encounter with an online conman

After successful application and selection for a job as a morgue attendant I decided to relocate from my Village home to Nairobi like other men, I did not have enough savings after being conned by the white lady so I decided to sell part of my belongings to rent out a studio (bedsitter) in the loath suburbs of Mathare, and at least buy a Mattress and a few utensils.

 I flipped through Social media and came across a Facebook group which offered services where clients post their commodities and buyers contact them directly if they are interested. So I took a photo of my Acer pc and posted it.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902