10 Common Scams Targeting House Helps — And How to Stay Safe in 2025
House helps and nannies are among the most hardworking people in our homes — yet they are also some of the most targeted by scammers. Many criminals know that domestic workers often handle children, household items, and sometimes money, making them easy targets. At House Girls Village & Bureau , we have seen many cases where house helps were manipulated, threatened, or tricked. This guide highlights the 10 most common scams targeting house helps in Kenya and how both employers and house helps can stay safe. A House help at home home confirming a detail. 1. The “Your Boss Is in Trouble” Phone Call A stranger calls the house help pretending to be: the employer, a relative of the employer, or a police officer. They claim the boss has been arrested, is in an accident, or urgently needs money. The scammer pressures the house help to send M-Pesa or hand over valuables. How to stay safe: No employer will send money requests through strangers. Hang up immediately and call the ...