Eldoret has been regarded as the fastest growing town in Kenya. Its tremendous growth has insignificantly contributed to the emergence of crimes within the town and its outskirts.
The most common crimes in Eldoret you need to be cautious about are:
1. Theft and mugging
In Eldoret town, the newcomers are the most prone to theft and mugging which happen mostly during rush hours.
Make sure you hide your most precious valuables while walking on the town's streets.
The muggers are attracted to back packs and wallets because they can easily be snatched from the victim.
2. Scams
While in town, be wary of professional tickers who lure victims to their trap intelligently.
The most common tricks used by scammers is claiming to play cards in order to double your cash. When you engage with them, they steal your hard-earned money intelligently.
3. Touts
Some thugs claim they are safari tout and can direct you to your destination. They carry fake receipts which they will ask you to pay fare to them. They will in turn give you the fake receipt and vanish into thin air.
4. Bumps
These term is popular to victims of this trick. This is a common tactic where the scammer will bump into you on the streets and try to ignite a small conversation. In the process, his colleagues will be stealing from your backpack. To avoid to falling into this trick, keep walking in this case.
5. Hard-luck news
This classic con trick has pick roots within the town. Many people have fallen culprits.
My friend, Joseph, fell the victim of this trick. He was approached by a scammer who requested him to pay some amount of money in order for him to scratch a card which he claimed had big goodies which included smartphone, television set and a bicycle.
"I played the game upon paying five thousand shillings but surprising in the card, I won a toothbrush which was not in the competition list of items," said devastated Joseph.
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