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Zimbabwe police warn of online scams

By , based on Daily News (Zimbabwe)

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Police in Zimbabwe’s Midlands province are warning individuals and businesses about phishing, card cloning and fake online purchases. The scams allegedly exploit weak knowledge of digital security practices, provincial spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko explains, according to Daily News.

Police in Zimbabwe’s Midlands province have warned the public and businesses about online scams, including phishing, bank card cloning and fraudulent shopping offers. Provincial police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko said criminals were exploiting gaps in digital security to defraud their victims.

The warning comes as electronic financial services are increasingly used. Information provided by the police points to several types of fraud, without giving a quantified toll of victims or losses.

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