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From Immani — Kenya's dispute resolution infrastructure.

M-Pesa scam in Kenya — report it and recover your money

You sent money via M-Pesa and the other person disappeared. No goods, no service, no refund — just silence. M-Pesa scams are one of the most reported problems in Kenya, and most victims are told there is nothing they can do. Immani changes that.

How Immani resolves this

Step 1: File the dispute against the scammer's phone number for KSh 100 — the number is all you need.

Step 2: The scammer gets an instant SMS notice that a formal dispute has been filed against their number.

Step 3: If they do not resolve it, the dispute stays on their accountability record and you can escalate with legal AI and court-ready documentation.

Why Immani

Ready to take action?

File directly against the other person's phone number. No login required. KSh 100 to file.

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Next time, hold your money safely

Immani Escrow holds your money until both sides confirm the deal. Pay via M-Pesa, money held safely, released when you both agree.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover money sent to a scammer?

Filing creates immediate pressure — many scammers return money when a formal dispute lands on their number. If they do not, you keep a documented record that strengthens your case with authorities and courts.

What if I only have the phone number?

That is all you need. Immani is built around phone numbers — file the dispute and the SMS notice goes out instantly.

Should I also report to the police?

Yes — and your Immani dispute record is evidence you tried to resolve it. File on Immani first, then use the record when reporting.