Phone scams phenomenon: The Ukrainian trace
The scale of this phenomenon is such that Ukraine has gained an unofficial status as one of the European centers of telephone crime.
By Own Correspondent
Jul. 8, 2026
The cost of desperation: How fake recruitment agents are scamming Zim’s unemployed
Because curing requires specialised labour to manage barn temperatures and leaf grading, syndicates pose as farm managers from prominent tobacco regions like Marondera or Karoi.
By Allen Mangava
Jun. 25, 2026
When a scam smiles at you online
From informal traders in high density suburbs to professionals in corporate offices, daily productivity is increasingly centred on a single device the mobile phone.
By Wilfred Munyaradzi Kahlari
Mar. 26, 2026
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Inside Singapore gold dealer caught in Zimbabwe’s million dollar scams
Mark Yong Khong Yong, a Singaporean national whose career has been defined by high-stakes legal battles across the globe, has been arrested in Zimbabwe
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Mar. 24, 2026
11 EcoCash scammers arrested
The Zimbabwe Republic Police’s Criminal Investigation Department has busted a well-connected EcoCash scamming syndicate, arresting 11 suspects.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Feb. 6, 2026
International recruitment scams preying on gullible Zimbabweans
In the worst cases, victims have been trafficked into forced labour, domestic servitude or sexual exploitation, particularly in parts of the Middle East and Asia.
By Jacob Mutisi
Jan. 23, 2026
Scammers target EcoCash users
“Be cautious of websites or messages using fake EcoCash logos or claiming to be ‘powered by EcoCash’”, the statement read.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 8, 2026
Businesswoman scammed of US$500k
“The scammers presented themselves as important figures from a reputable company, which made me trust them, and I introduced them to my team, believing they were legitimate.”
By Pride Nyamupangedengu
Dec. 7, 2025
Inside Zimbabwe’s rising real estate scams
According to the real estate portal, Property.co.zw, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) recorded property fraud cases valued at over US$15 million in 2024.
By Boitumelo Makhurane
Nov. 8, 2025
