SCAMMERS DEFRAUD LUSAKA RESIDENT OF K89,920 IN MONEY MULTIPLICATION SCHEME

SCAMMERS DEFRAUD LUSAKA RESIDENT OF K89,920 IN MONEY MULTIPLICATION SCHEME

Lusaka, Zambia — A resident of Lusaka has reported losing K89,250 to scammers who promised to multiply money, raising concerns about the prevalence of such fraudulent activities in the city. The scammers, who reportedly have fixed residences and advertise on Prime TV, are said to switch their advertised services to money multiplication upon the victim’s visit.

The victim, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared that despite initially going to the scammers for advertised services, they were persuaded into a money multiplication scheme. The victim believed the scammers due to their prominent advertising and apparent legitimacy.

“I believed them because they had a fixed address and advertised on a reputable television station,” the victim said. “However, when I visited them, they switched the service to money multiplication.”

The scammers are located at house number 83, Kapolly Street, Libala Stage 3. They reportedly threaten victims with witchcraft and are allegedly linked to a warehouse in Chilenje where they store laptop bags filled with paper cut to resemble money.

The victim also mentioned that the scammers are of Malawian origin and have been seen cooperating with local police officers. This claim has led to distrust among other potential victims who fear reporting these crimes due to possible repercussions.

“Many Zambians have been robbed, and when they report, they end up being arrested,” the victim added. “These scammers have connections with certain police officers, which complicates the situation.”

Despite these allegations, the victim encourages others to report such scams to Dr. Chilongo, the Deputy Commanding Officer at Central Police, in hopes of curbing the activities of these scammers.

The victim is calling on investigative bodies and the media to expose these fraudulent activities and help protect other unsuspecting citizens from falling victim to similar schemes.

For now, the victim urges Zambians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to authorities, while hoping for a thorough investigation into these claims.

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