How to Spot Scams on KENGOT: 6 Warning Signs

admin October 27, 2026

Most people on KENGOT are honest buyers and sellers, but scammers do try their luck on every marketplace. Learn these six warning signs and you will spot almost every scam before it costs you money. 1. Payment before viewing Any seller who asks for M-Pesa, a bank transfer or a deposit before you have seen the item is almost certainly a scammer. Genuine sellers let you inspect first and pay on collection. 2. A price far below the market rate A nearly new iPhone for KES 10,000 or a Toyota Corolla for KES 300,000 is bait. Compare prices on KENGOT first; if the deal looks too good to be true, it is. 3. Pressure and urgency Scammers rush you with stories about another buyer coming now, or demand payment within the hour. A genuine seller gives you time to think and to inspect. 4. Refusal to meet in person Excuses