Merciless Thief: I Was Conned KSh 100,000 When Buying Computers Online, but This Is What I Did
Buying computers online seemed like a smart move at the time. I wanted to upgrade my small office, and the deal I found looked genuine clear photos, polite communication, even fake delivery assurances.
After several calls and chats, I sent KSh 100,000 through mobile money, confident everything was in order. That confidence didn’t last long.Immediately after the payment, the seller went silent. Calls didn’t go through.
Messages were left unread. By evening, the number was off. That sinking feeling hit me hard. I had been conned cleanly and mercilessly. I felt stupid, angry, and helpless all at once.
Reporting to platforms and authorities didn’t change much. Screenshots and statements were taken, but days passed with no progress. The loss affected more than my finances. That money had been saved slowly, and without the computers, my business stalled.
I couldn’t meet deadlines, clients complained, and my stress levels shot through the roof. Nights became restless as I kept replaying the mistake in my head.
