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QNET Launches Anti-Scam Campaign to Combat Fraud and Brand Misrepresentation in Sierra Leone


QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct selling company, has launched its “QNET Against Scams” campaign in Sierra Leone. The initiative aims to educate the public and raise stakeholder awareness about fraudulent activities misusing the QNET brand.

QNET Against Scams’ coverage in Sierra Leone.
The comprehensive campaign will utilise multiple channels, including television, radio, online news portals, social media, print media, and billboards across Sierra Leone. Billboards would be mounted at strategic locations in Freetown. This will be replicated in Bo, Makeni, Kenema and other towns, while the radio, television, print and online media announcements are expected to reach the entire country.

Fight against scams is a collective responsibility
Mr. Biram Fall, Regional General Manager for QNET, stated, “We have successfully launched same campaign in Ghana and Senegal, and the feedback is amazing: people are understanding our products and business model better. This public education and media campaign is part of the deliberate actions we are taking to aggressively combat the misrepresentation and misuse of the QNET name in Sierra Leone. We must unite to fight against people and scammers who are defrauding innocent Sierra Leoneans, and awareness is our most powerful tool in this battle,” he explained.
Mr. Fall outlined the campaign’s primary objectives:
1. Raise public awareness about QNET’s legitimate business operations and its products
2. Educate individuals on identifying and avoiding scams that misrepresent and misuse QNET’s name and products
3. Collaborate with law enforcement and government agencies to prosecute offenders
4. Reinforce QNET’s commitment to transparency and ethical business practices
“QNET is about empowerment, not exploitation. And we are fighting back against scams and all forms of misrepresentation of our brand in Sierra Leone,” he concluded.



QNET provides safe reporting channels
QNET urges the public to actively participate in this campaign by reporting any suspicious activities falsely representing the company. Reports can be made via WhatsApp at +233256630005 or email at [email protected]. For more information about QNET and its products, please visit www.qnet.net.

About QNET

QNET is a prominent lifestyle and wellness company that uses a direct selling business model to offer a wide selection of exclusive products that enable individuals to embrace a healthier, more balanced life.

Since 1998, QNET’s innovative products and e-commerce-driven business model have helped build a global community of satisfied customers and microentrepreneurs, who are driven by the mission of RYTHM – Raise Yourself To Help Mankind. Popular product brands offered by QNET include the Bernhard H. Mayer range of luxury watches and jewellery, HomePure range of home care products, the Amezcua wellness range, Physio Radiance personal care range, and QVI branded holiday packages.

QNET proudly holds memberships in the Direct Selling Association in several countries, the Hong Kong Health Food Association, the Health Supplements Industry Association of Singapore, and more. QNET is also active in several global sports sponsorships including in its role as the official direct selling partner of the Manchester City Football Club and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), underscoring its commitment to excellence and global reach. Discover a world of new possibilities with QNET by visiting www.qnet.net



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Orange SL Discovers Fraud in Sales and Distribution Operations


Orange Sierra Leone has uncovered a significant case of internal fraud within its sales and distribution network, resulting in substantial revenue losses.

The discovery was made during a recent internal audit, revealing fraudulent activities allegedly carried out by employees.

The company, known for its strict anti-fraud policies, has expressed deep concern over the breach of trust. Orange Sierra Leone reiterated its unwavering commitment to maintaining integrity in all operations and enforcing a zero-tolerance policy against fraud and corruption.



Speaking on the matter, the company’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Alfie Barrie, assured stakeholders that a full investigation is underway.

“Our focus remains on ensuring a thorough investigation into this matter. The individuals responsible will be held fully accountable for their actions,” Mr. Barrie stated.

He also emphasized that the situation highlights the effectiveness of the company’s internal controls and anti-fraud mechanisms.

“This incident underscores the strength of our robust internal controls and anti-fraud systems. Our commitment to ethical values and our zero-tolerance approach to fraud and corruption guide all of our actions,” he added.

In response to the findings, Orange Sierra Leone has implemented additional measures to tighten security across its sales operations, preventing further unauthorized activities.

“This situation only reinforces our determination to uphold the highest standards of integrity,” Mr. Barrie continued. “Our ethical values remain at the core of everything we do. We are confident that our proactive anti-fraud measures will continue to protect the interests of all our stakeholders moving forward.”

The telecommunications giant reassured its customers, partners, and stakeholders that it is taking the matter seriously and remains committed to ethical conduct and corporate governance.



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FRAUD AT ZENITH ACCUSED REMANDED


Mohamed Kamara appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on Monday, facing serious charges related to forgery. Kamara is accused of forging the signature of Magistrate Abubakar Bangura from Pujehun District to withdraw money from Zenith Bank.

The accused is charged on three counts: Conspiracy to defraud, Forgery of documents, and Uttering forged documents, all under the Forgery Act of 1913.

According to court documents, on July 26, 2024, Kamara allegedly conspired with unknown individuals to commit forgery at Zenith Bank’s Fourah Bay Road Branch in Freetown. He is accused of forging a Zenith Bank cheque (No. 1663692) in the name of Magistrate Bangura, intending to defraud the bank. The prosecution claims that Kamara knew the cheque was fraudulent when he presented it.



No bail was granted, and Kamara was remanded in custody. The case has been adjourned until Wednesday. ASP Ibrahim Mansaray is leading the prosecution.

 

 



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Orange Fighting Fraud, Upholds Commitment to Its Zero Compliance to Corruption


In recent times, the Management Orange Mobile Money Finance SL Ltd issued a Disclaimer disassociating itself from Super Advertis an online business platform . According to the disclaimer, Orange Mobile Money Finance revealed that they are not in partnership with Super Advertis nor have any contractual dealings or in any way associated with the business/company.

The said disclaimer has left many Sierra Leoneans in shocked at home as it came like a lump in the throats of many who have invested their money on the Online Platform realizing that they have been defrauded by Super Advertis. The online business platform was reported to have defrauded Sierra Leoneans of a staggering 9 billion Leones.

Meanwhile, recent public notices by the Bank of Sierra Leone and the Financial Intelligence have vindicated Orange ‘s decision to disassociate itself from Super Advertis .



The Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) issued a strong warning on the 5th January against the online entity called “SUPER ADVERTIS” that is illegally soliciting investments through mobile money platforms.

The BSL further emphasized that it has not licensed SUPER ADVERTIS for any financial activity, and engaging with them for investments poses a real risk to the public’s finances.

According to the BSL’s public notice, SUPER ADVERTIS appears to be enticing individuals to invest in a secretive financial scheme using mobile money platforms, which involves accepting deposits from the public. However, the BSL clarifies that “SUPER ADVERTIS” operates without the necessary license, making their operations illegal and potentially fraudulent.

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), an institution dedicated to combating financial crime, also initiated an investigation, in collaboration with key stakeholders, into the suspected unlawful activities of Super Advertis.

This entity has been using various mobile money platforms in Sierra Leone to accumulate deposits from the public, falsely presenting itself as an investment opportunity. Super Advertis stands accused of engaging in unlicensed and unregulated financial services, particularly utilizing mobile money agents to amass supposed investment funds.

This alleged scam, resembling a “PONZI SCHEME,” operates by reimbursing existing investors from contributions made by new investors, rather than generating legitimate profits from a lawful business. Investors are misled into believing that profits stem from genuine business operations, while they actually originate from new investors’ deposits.

In a statement made available to Sierraloaded, Orange revealed the deceptive tactics employed by Super Advertis scammers. The company clarified that unauthorized agents were illicitly collecting funds on behalf of the fraudulent platform. Immediate action was taken upon discovering these deceitful transactions, with Orange Sierra Leone promptly blocking the accounts of these unauthorized agents.

The mobile company emphasized that these agents lacked the authorization to engage in such financial transactions, and their accounts were suspended to prevent further fraudulent activities.
“They were using our agents to collect funds on their behalf. These agents are not authorized to perform these types of transactions. When we got alert of these fraudulent transactions, we immediately blocked the accounts of these agents.” the mobile network company said.

Orange Sierra Leone took a proactive approach by reporting the issue to the Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) and is now awaiting the next steps in the investigation.

According to Orange Sierra Leone, the blocked accounts do not show any clear indication that the embezzled funds are directly related to Super Advertis transactions. The company clarified that the primary reason for blocking the accounts was to curtail the involvement of the suspended agents. Interestingly, all attempts to reach these agents have been unsuccessful, adding another layer of mystery to the unfolding situation.

As consumers dash through investing their money online, fraudsters remain focused. Through its strong compliance measures, Orange was able to detect early signs of an uptick in fraud attempts on Sierra Leoneans.

Realizing the devastating impact of fraud as a trusted Partner, Orange gives everyone the keys to a responsible digital World. Trust is at the heart of Orange purpose and the company’s ethics and compliance approach contributes to this trust by promoting a culture of integrity with no room for corruption of any kind, which cannot be accepted.

Orange fraud and anti-corruption policy is proactive as the company is committed to conducting their business with transparency and integrity in Sierra Leone. Orange stringent anti-corruption policy applies to all employees, managers, and directors, as well as anyone who acts on their behalf.





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RCBank Sets Record Straight After Video Implicates Bank in Fraud


Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) has refuted a video shared widely on social media implicating the bank in fraud.

According to video, the bank was depicted to be engaged in fraud after one of the speakers in the video said there were missing notes with the bank’s wrappers.

The speaker said the monies were collected from the bank.



But a press release from RCBank refuted the allegation citing that it is a mere ploy to smear the image of the bank and its staff.

“We have carefully analysed the video and it is considered that the contents were not only fictitious but we’re a brazen attempt to discredit the work of our dedicated and highly trained professional cashiers,” the bank’s management said.

They added that the intent of the video is to bring down the reputation of bank’s management by “individuals with ulterior motives”.

This is second time in less than two months such video surfed the web with the first implicating ECOBANK. RCBank said the move on ECOBANK is synonymous to the one targeting their bank.

“Apparently, as if the instructions given in the first instance weren’t clear, they decided to correct their first mistake by recording another video in their determined campaign to drag the good image of the Rokel Commercial Bank into the mud,” they said.

The management of the bank said they will be working with the Sierra Leone Police to investigate the video and bring to book those responsible.

They urge the public to disregard the video while branding it to be “mischievous, corrosive and a faceless attempt” to reduce the bank’s credibility.

Watch the video below:

 



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