Scam and Fraud Warnings in Zimbabwe
Scam and Fraud Warnings for Zimbabwe (Southern Africa) come from Meteorological Services Department, Department of Civil Protection. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Harare.
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At a glance
- countryZimbabwe · Africa
- reference cityHarare (-17.83, 31.05)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number999
- risk profiledrought, flood, storm, heat, epidemic, wildfire, landslide
What counts as a scam and fraud warnings
Scam warnings describe active fraud campaigns: phishing messages, fake shops, investment and crypto fraud, romance scams and fake authority calls. Consumer protection agencies and police publish the current patterns, and the practical defence is the same everywhere: verify through an official channel you looked up yourself, never through the link or number you were given.
Who issues scam and fraud warnings in Zimbabwe
- meteoMeteorological Services Department
- civilDepartment of Civil Protection
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Zimbabwe
- Hang up and call back on the official number you look up yourself.
- Never transfer money or share codes under time pressure.
- Report the attempt to the national consumer or cybercrime authority.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Zimbabwe: national consumer protection agencies, national cybercrime units, Europol, FTC. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues scam and fraud warnings in Zimbabwe?
Meteorological Services Department, Department of Civil Protection. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Zimbabwe?
The primary emergency number is 999. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live scam and fraud warnings for Zimbabwe?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Harare from national consumer protection agencies, national cybercrime units, Europol, FTC. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Zimbabwe
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- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.