Botswana’s villages are sounding the alarm on cybercrime

"I don't understand how they knew my pension had been paid."

Her question was followed by silence before others began sharing similar experiences. Some had lost money through mobile money scams. Others had received convincing calls from people pretending to represent trusted organisations. Many admitted they had become afraid to answer unfamiliar calls or even open messages on their phones, worried that a single mistake could cost them their savings.