05/10/2026
SAB JOINS NatCA AND DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS TO PROTECT PHONE USERS FROM FRAUD
The Salone Association of Bloggers (SAB) joins the National Communication Authority (NatCA) and other development partners in raising awareness and helping to protect mobile phone users from fraud, scams, and financial loss.
As part of this awareness campaign, we encourage all phone and mobile-money users to take note of these five important mobile-money and SIM-card security measures:
By Senior Citizen
1. DON’T SHARE YOUR MOBILE-MONEY PASSWORD
Your mobile-money PIN/password is private and must be kept confidential.
Never share it with anyone, even if they claim to be a mobile-money agent, bank employee, telecommunications worker, or government official.
If someone obtains your PIN, they may be able to access your account and steal your money.
2. DON’T CLICK ON SUSPICIOUS LINKS
Avoid clicking on links sent through SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook, email, or other platforms when you do not know or trust the sender.
Fraudsters often use fake links to steal passwords, PINs, personal information, or money.
When in doubt, contact your mobile network operator through its official customer-service channels.
3. ENABLE TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (2FA)
Two-factor authentication provides an additional layer of protection for your accounts.
Instead of relying only on a password, you may also be required to provide a verification code, authentication-app approval, or another security measure.
Even if someone obtains your password, 2FA can make it much more difficult for them to access your account.
4. VERIFY BEFORE SENDING MONEY
Before transferring money, carefully check the recipient’s name/number and the amount you are about to send.
If someone calls or messages asking you to send money, independently verify that the request is genuine before making the transaction.
This can help prevent fraud and accidental transfers to the wrong person.
5. LINK YOUR SIM TO YOUR NIN
NIN means National Identification Number.
Ensure that your SIM card/telephone number is properly registered and linked to your NIN in accordance with the applicable SIM-registration requirements.
The flyer warns that non-compliant SIMs will be blocked from 1 November.
IN SIMPLE TERMS
Protect your PIN → Avoid suspicious links → Use 2FA → Verify before sending money → Make sure your SIM is properly linked to your NIN.
Let us all stay vigilant, protect our personal information, and help spread the message.
Together, we can make Sierra Leone's digital and mobile-money environment safer for everyone.
Thanks
