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Maikutlo Pele, Pela Street, Gaborone West Ext 1 (2025)

07/09/2025

Alert: possible scammer in the group CONCLUSION

It’s unfortunate that some individuals within our community exploit our compassion and goodwill. It’s possible that a single group may be behind multiple fabricated stories, using various accounts to deceive others. This has become a calculated means of financial gain.

Some have asked why I’m sharing this now, before identifying all the perpetrators. The reality is that tracking them all may take considerable time, and some may never be found. These scammers have discovered ways to register SIM cards under hard-to-trace identities, and pursuing legal action—especially involving fake accounts—could take years; and while we work toward legal solutions, they’ll continue to exploit unsuspecting members of this group. Alarmingly, some operate from within prisons (convicts), making the situation even more complex.

Their tactics are sophisticated: they build trust gradually, request small amounts from many people, and eventually disappear after a large con. Their stories are convincing, and many fail to notice the red flags. However, we can take immediate action!

Please do not offer direct assistance without going through MP, who conducts proper vetting. Alternatively, meet in person and verify the situation. If you’ve been communicating with “this child” and considering assisting her, stop immediately—you are likely being scammed. Rather, contact the school directly and help through the guidance teacher, not through the numbers provided by the individual.

On a positive note, this experience led me to support real children in need. The school’s guidance teacher shared several cases involving orphans, underprivileged learners, and those facing abuse. Sometimes, existing support like MmaBoipelego isn’t sufficient. I’ve partnered with the school to assist where I can—adopting one or two children at a time to support their holistic well-being and academic success.

We may not be able to help everyone, but one child rescued is a whole generation saved. Ke a leboga.

07/09/2025

DR. KALUSHA.

The renowned Traditional Doctor from Zambia, Dr. Kalusha, will be in Gaborone, Botswana on his way to Eswatini on 11th October 2025.

He will be assisting ONLY 20 people due to limited time and herbs.

Reservation Fee: P350 per person.
WhatsApp 76590590 to reserve your place.

Strictly First Come, First Serve!
Anyone without a reservation should NOT show up ,they will not be assisted.

07/09/2025

Alert: Possible Scammer in the Group – Part 5

On Tuesday evening, I contacted the student and said:�"In addition to the phone, please write down any other items you need (e.g., clothes, uniform) and give the list to your guidance teacher. She can either call me or send it to me, and I’ll ensure everything is provided by Friday."�I received no response.

On Wednesday, there was still no communication.�On Thursday at 8 a.m., she texted to say that although the guidance teacher was available, she hadn’t managed to see her yet but would visit her office that day. I acknowledged and asked her to keep me updated. At that point, I was aware the guidance teacher was in Gaborone.

At 11 a.m., the student sent a call-back request. I was in a meeting, but paused to check Messenger. She had sent the following message:

“Hello mamane plz plz mphe P60 ke reke chargera plz plz ke a kopa in God’s name plz” I responded by saying “Hello, go get from the guidance teacher, I have spoken with her and she will help. I have already sent her something for anything you may need”. She said “ok thank you I will go to her”. Naare ngwana yo o reka chargera kae le gone jang a le mo bootcamp? 😂

She contacted the guidance teacher via WhatsApp, claiming to be the person behind the Facebook story. It seems she believed I had sent money to the teacher😂.

From the comments on my first post about this, I gather some of you have also interacted with her. I knew her as Lorato M…, and she gave me a Mascom number (767…) and Mmaboipelego’s number (781…). However, to the guidance teacher, she identified herself as Sharon L. B…, and provided two numbers: one for WhatsApp (778…) and an Orange line (775…).

This raises concerns—whether she’s acting alone or part of a group exploiting the goodwill of MP followers is unclear. Therefore, I strongly advise engaging with such individuals only through official MP channels. She has not made contact since Thursday.

(I’ve been talking to the guidance teacher. I’ll post the ‘conclusion’ of this sagga this evening, ke tabogela somewhere now 🙏🏼)

07/09/2025

Alert: Possible Scammer in the Group – Part 4

And then it was Sunday, my girl is moving to boarding school where she’ll be safe. I was committed to ensuring she lacked nothing during her stay. The plan was clear: set aside any doubts, establish communication with her guidance teacher, who would serve as my point of contact with Mmaboipelego. Once that relationship was in place, I intended to discuss the long-term arrangements, as it’s not appropriate for a minor to live alone. I also hoped she could visit me after her Form 5 exams, before returning home to her aunt and uncle for the festive season.

Sunday 03:02 am “ Am so stressed cause gatwe ke ya boarding Mme ga kena toiletry nothing, uncle promised but still nothing happened, aaah mama indeed o ntogeletse botlhoko jo aka se bo kgoneng”. At 7:00 AM, I responded to assure her that Mmaboipelego would provide her with toiletries. I advised her not to worry and to proceed to school; if she arrived without them, I would send money via her guidance teacher to purchase the necessary items. However, the situation raised concerns—she had messaged me at 3:00 AM using her neighbor’s device. By then, I had already obtained the guidance teacher’s contact number through my cousin, who teaches at the same school.

At 11:00 AM, she informed me that Mmaboipelego had promised to take her shopping for toiletries before school. She also shared a number starting with 78, claiming it belonged to Mmaboipelego. Although this raised another red flag, I chose not to act on it. She added that Mmaboipelego was at church until 4:00 PM.

Since I had authorised the child to share my contact details with her guidance teacher, I expected a call from the teacher. However, there was no communication on Monday, even though she was supposed to have reported to boarding school and started boot camp.

On Tuesday at 9:45 AM, I received a Facebook message from the child saying, “Hello sister.” I found this unusual—shouldn’t she have been in class? Despite the red flags, I continued the conversation. She claimed she was now in boarding school and that MmaBoipelego had bought her toiletries. When I asked if she had a phone, she said no. We chatted from 9:45 AM until 1:25 PM, which raised further concerns gore shouldn’t she be in class?

Later that day, I contacted the guidance teacher and shared the full story, including the phone number the child had given me—allegedly belonging to MmaBoipelego—and the child’s name. The teacher informed me that she had escalated the matter to the school head and was checking records and consulting other staff to verify the child’s identity and story. She also mentioned that the school works closely with all known MmaBoipelegos in the region and maintains contact details for each. The next day, Wednesday, she confirmed that there was NO STUDENT BY THAT NAME enrolled at the school, and the number provided did not match any known Mmaboipelego contacts.

We then decided I should keep my chat with her going as we make a plan to nab the individuals involved.

07/09/2025

Good morning MP❤
nna ke kopa o nkopele second hand tsa nnana to your followers.My baby is 2months now,go thata I only have romper tse 2.Baby daddy is no where to be found.ke mo palapye

07/09/2025

Alert: Possible Scammer in the Group – Part 3

On 26 August, the day she was scheduled to meet MmaBoipelego at 2 PM, she contacted me around 3 PM to report that MmaBoipelego’s car had passed by her house en route to her aunt’s residence. This is the same aunt who holds their food support card but reportedly does not consistently deliver food to her and her brother. I assumed MmaBoipelego intended to speak with the aunt privately, which seemed like a constructive step.

Three hours later, I followed up to request contact details for either MmaBoipelego or the police officer involved. She informed me that she hadn’t seen either of them and received no feedback. However, her aunt told her to pack her belongings as she would be relocating to MmaBoipelego’s house the next day, though the reason was unclear. She also mentioned her brother was due in court that day. I explained that this might be a precaution in case he was granted bail, and updated her that my contact had reached out to Gantsi police, who were unaware of the case—possibly due to its recent nature. I again requested the officer’s name or contact details, and she said she would ask her aunt.

On 27 August, I checked in to see if she was packed and how she had slept. She responded that “Hello sister, ke tang ke sharp, ke meets Mmaboipelego, nkgonne go lebega a ntse a na le case go rays gore ya Malaba ke ya bobedi cause gate go ya court o ya le mapodisi a Kang o na le case ko Kang. I wish o ka tlhatlhelwa aaah am tired ka ene”. I reassured her and gave her space to settle in at MmaBoipelego’s home.

By 28 August, I hadn’t heard from her and grew concerned. I wanted to speak directly with MmaBoipelego to better understand the situation and offer support—even considering a trip to Gantsi.

On 29 August, still no communication, and I began to worry that her brother might have returned home before she relocated…

On 30 August, she messaged me via Facebook, saying “Hello mothers ga kena phone ngwana o tsere phone ya gage but ke tang, nkgonne o atlhotswe 10 years lea nene a***e bone gate ke gang ya dikgomo”. At this point, it was clear that she had not moved in with MmaBoipelego. Although her neighbor had taken her phone, she was still accessing Facebook using another device. When I asked, she explained that she was using a different neighbor’s phone.

I then inquired about her plans now that her brother is in jail. She said MmaBoipelego would be taking her to boarding school on Sunday. She also asked again about Sophie Mokute. I assured her that once she is settled at school, Sophie and I—through MmaBoipelego and her guidance teacher—will ensure she receives the necessary support. We also plan to visit her later. She said “Okay ee mma. Nka leboga” then “Do you mind giving my guidance teacher ur number”, I gave her the green light to do so, she said she will. Maitseo a gagwe a TOPS!

06/09/2025

Alert: Possible Scammer in the Group – Part 2

Apologies for the delayed update. Due to the complexity of the situation, I’ve chosen to share it in stages.

Following my commitment to support her, I mobilized all available resources—including trusted contacts—to ensure her safety and well-being. Although this isn’t my profession, I’ve handled similar cases over the years and built relationships with key service providers such as the Police (GBV Unit, Child-Friendly Centre), psychologists, and counsellors for referral purposes. I reached out to one of these contacts to liaise with their counterparts in Gantsi to confirm she was safe.

Here’s where safety concerns arose: In many cases, when a child reports abuse by a family member, the perpetrator is released on bail and returns home, which discourages victims from speaking out. I wanted to ensure this child was protected from such outcomes. I even offered to host her after completing Form 5 if no alternative arrangements were in place. Unfortunately, my contact did not follow through—Gantsi Police and bo MmaBoipelego were unaware of the case, and the child’s number was unreachable.

I gave her the benefit of the doubt and requested MmaBoipelego’s contact. She said she’d meet her the next day at 2 PM and would ask for it. I also asked for the name of the officer handling the case and her brother’s name to follow up, but never received either. I did inform her about a child friendly centre contact person who could ensure her case was handled with urgency, and her safety, she was receptive to that.

Regarding communication, she mentioned using a borrowed device and that the SIM card was hers. She requested P10 airtime, and I sent P20. However, a few things raised concerns:
1. Her voice sounded mature—more like an adult than a teenager. While voice alone isn’t conclusive, it didn’t align with her claimed age (but aligned with age on her Facebook profile), but I dismissed it coz voice can’t always tell much
2. Despite not having a phone, she was consistently online, even at 3 AM, allegedly using a neighbor’s child’s device…. (Not the one who borrowed her the device to call)
We ended on a hopeful note. She expressed gratitude, saying, “Thank you for making me feel alive. I’ll be fine and make my mum proud.” It was touching, I chose to ignore those nagging reddish flags and chose to believe her; but more cautious.

06/09/2025

Morning Mai ♥️

Themma lenna ke kopa go ntsha combo. I'm a Teacher mo Phase 4, Marulamantsi Junior.

06/09/2025

Morning love 😘

Kena le box ya di chicken bones, di packaged. Ene ele tsa business, ke kopa o nthuse go di aba. Also packets of frozen tomatoes. Ke mo Block 7. You can come pick them up.

06/09/2025

Hey Mp.

Lenna mpatise bomme ba bararo ba ba nang le bana ke ba rekele di combo. E nne baba mo Gaborone or surrounding ke te ke ba dropele before lunch today.

06/09/2025

Hello MP, ntshenkela ba le 2 ke ba rekele motakase. They should comment with pictures of their meterbox with meter number visible. I will buy for the first 2 who are at 00. Ke ba kgaoganya P50.

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