Kenya: DCI Warn Public Over Online Shopping Scams

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Kenya: DCI Warn Public Over Online Shopping Scams

[Nairobi News] The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has advised Kenyans to be on the lookout for well-crafted fraudulent shopping scams as the festive season approaches.

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