By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Uganda Police Force has revealed four commonly used Kenyan registered telephone numbers used to hack into Ugandan WhasApp numbers/groups.
Addressing the media today, ACP Rusoke Kituuma, the Police Spokesperson said police has received numerous reports regarding hackers and fraudsters targeting mobile telephone users.
He identified the hackers as Dr. Howell Kirui: +254735002953, Dominic Kosek: +254754033882, Ezra: +254787947086 and Kibet Kinandet: +254105218443.
He says these individuals have a tendency of blocking WhatsApp accounts and sending verification codes to re-register, claiming you need to send money for the registration process.
They further persuade you to send additional money with promises of receiving large sums on your MTN line via Safaricom.
“Once they gain access to your WhatsApp, they may send messages to your contacts and groups, falsely informing them that you have received millions of shillings,” says Rusoke.
Rusoke encourages victims to report these scams to police and appeals that people desist from falling prey to these schemes, adding that people should stick to official communication channels provided by service providers.
