The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is warning Kenyans about online investment scams that use displays of lavish lifestyles on social media to lure victims.

• The DCI highlighted common scams including Forex trading, cryptocurrency, Arbitrage games, sure-bet betting, trading, glowing wallets, and Telegram signals.
• These fraudsters often showcase wealth such as cash, luxury cars, and international trips, sometimes with fake profit screenshots.
• The DCI cautioned against promises of quick wealth and mentioned methods like fake platforms, phishing, and social engineering used by scammers, noting that legal consequences await offenders. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) are also involved in tackling such illicit activities.