Senegal’s National Police issued a warning on Friday, October 9, 2026, regarding fraudulent activities targeting users of Mobile Money, specifically Wave and Orange Money. Scammers are employing malicious applications and deceptive links to steal users' secret codes and remotely drain their accounts. The modus operandi involves gaining control of accounts after obtaining the secret code, and then initiating unauthorized transfers directly from the victim’s phone. These scams often utilize baits like links promising live matches, free movies, or easy winnings, and are shared via WhatsApp or social media – sometimes unknowingly through compromised contacts. To protect accounts, users should only download applications from official app stores and avoid clicking suspicious links, even from known contacts. Users are reminded that Wave and Orange Money agents will never request their secret codes via phone, SMS, or messaging, and regular code changes are advised. Reporting unauthorized transactions to the service provider is crucial for immediate account blocking.