Travelers stranded after falling victim to online bus booking scams

Christmas is here, and the annual exodus to rural homes is in full swing as thousands of Kenyans travel upcountry for the festive season. However, the rush has also opened the door for fraudsters targeting unsuspecting travellers. Several passengers have already fallen victim to fake online booking schemes, with scammers posing as legitimate bus companies. Thousands of fraudulent social media pages have been created, luring travellers with promises of easy and seamless bookings. Many passengers seeking to avoid ticketing offices are instead falling prey to these elaborate online scams.