The Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has promised to curb mobile money fraud which has gone rampant in the country.

MACRA is in the process of acquiring a Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system which will effectively block any phone involved in malicious activities.

The issue has become more pressing as the country has had cases of mobile money scam.

Director of Legal Services at MACRA Thokozani Chimbe, says once the CEIR system is implemented, suspicious phones will be blocked to prevent further fraudulent activities.

Chimbe noted that while blocking SIM cards can help protect mobile devices from theft and fraud, it is not enough as fraudsters simply use new SIM cards.

And on her part, Sibusiso Nyasulu, Customer Experience Director at Airtel Malawi, highlighted that they are committed to ensuring customers are protected from such scams at all costs.