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Government probes unprecedented wave of WhatsApp Business account takeovers

ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera confirmed a coordinated POTRAZ, ZRP Cyber Crime Division and Meta investigation into a large-scale wave of hijacked WhatsApp Business and Meta accounts affecting Zimbabwean businesses and citizens. Businesses are urged to enable extra account security and report suspicious takeovers immediately.

WhatsAppPindula News13 Oct, 2026

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Econet urges customers to secure WhatsApp accounts against hijacking

Econet Wireless repeated warnings urging customers to enable WhatsApp Passkeys and two-step verification, never share verification codes, and watch for unfamiliar linked devices, amid ongoing hijacking and social-engineering scams. Customers should avoid scanning unknown QR codes or dialling unverified USSD codes starting with * or #.

WhatsAppThe Herald12 Oct, 2026

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SECZim warns public over fraudsters misusing its name and licensed firms' brands

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe warned that fraudsters are unlawfully using SECZim's name and the brands of licensed institutions, including Old Mutual Investment Group and CBZ Asset Management (Datvest), to deceive investors. The public should request a valid SECZim licence certificate from anyone offering an investment product before transacting.

OtherSECZim (LinkedIn)03 Sept, 2026

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Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe warns customers never to share PIN or OTP

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe reminded customers that it will never ask for PIN, password, OTP or confidential banking information via phone, SMS, email or through a representative. Anyone contacted this way should end the call and report it immediately to the bank's official fraud line.

PhoneStanbic Bank Zimbabwe (LinkedIn)26 Aug, 2026

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