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Our investigative episodé delves on how thousands of gamblers have fallen victims of trickster 

It highlights one at a time, how fraudsters have conned unsuspecting Kenyans under the guise of fixed matches 

The majority of these betting agents pretend to liaise with the bookmakers for prior sure bet before placing

As Kenyans are recuperating from the harsh economic times where packet of maize flour goes more than a packet of wheat flour, there are cons around you.

You might be accusing high profile individuals for dishonesty and mischievous dealings but guess what, even the ones you don’t imagine could be behind your hard earned sweat

We are unearthing the untouched story on why there has been increasing number of conmen in the social media platforms and others have formed whatsApp groups to hide their evil plans

The majority of these conmen have developed thirsty and promise three sure fixed games in which you must stake a lot of money for you to win big. Anyone wants to make a killing right?

According to reports gathered from those who have fallen victims is that,  their (bet agents) fees range between KSH 200 and KSH 3500.

These conmen will ask you to pay a certain amount of money, which they will refund if you lose their bets, but once you pay the cash, they will change their mind and ask you to top up with more money.

Safinews.co.ke, conducted an investigation in which we pretended to be looking for fixed bets to purchase. 

We approached groups named “Royal prestige Odds-+254 114263832” and “+254 759 498656.”

The guy by the name Charles Bosire was very enthusiastic claiming to be offering three must-win games with 100+ odds. 

We were required to book the bet at Kes 200 and pay the remaining Kes.1800 if we won.

We proceeded to pay for the service, but the individual stated that the ticket would be sent at 19:52hrs.

The individual changed his mind around 20:00 hours and asked us to top up 300 in order for our ticket to be completed.

We did not send the top-up money, and the guy did not refund our money or send us the guaranteed games. We did not pursue the individual any further.

In another similar incident, we decided to look into it further and contacted another group via the WhatsApp platform. 

We were told that we would have to pay KSH 2500 for two games and KSH 3500 for three games in order to be offered 100% sure bets.

We then bargained with a lady named “Jescar” and asked her to sell us one game for KSH. 500, which she agreed to do and asked us to pay through 011365387.

The lady changed her mind after we paid for the service and sought us to top up KSH 1500 in order to receive their sure bets.

We did not pay the top-up, and the lady did not refund us or send us the agreed-upon game. We did not pursue the lady any further.

Due to unfavourable environment, it’s upon the government to make sure her citizens are protected from unscrupulous business people and agents of proceeds of deceit

Dear Kenyans, as we approach to General Elections, we would like to remind you not to be preyed by conmen who offer sure wins odds for a certain amount of money.

We also request that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) conduct an investigation and prosecute the responsible individuals.

This, should, call a speedy concerted efforts by the relevant investigating agencies inciting not limited, the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Assets Recovery Authority to bring the culprits into books

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