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A link shared widely on social media has lured Kenyans thinking they would be offered prizes by Safaricom if they give out their phone numbers.
The link opens up to a website (safaricom20anniversary.com) with one page showing the Safaricom slogan and corporate image. It has a “check” request that asks for a user’s number to be able to check if one is one of the “lucky” 2,400 who will win prizes.
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