safibets: In Kenya’s betting landscape, a quiet but significant exploitation is taking place, targeting ordinary citizens who seek a fair chance at winning. The entity at the center of this controversy is a betting platform known as Safibets. At first glance, Safibets appears to be just another gambling website, complete with vibrant games, eye-catching designs, enticing promises of quick payouts, and an easy-to-navigate deposit process.
However, beneath this appealing exterior lies a troubling narrative of alleged fraud, silence, and manipulation, all cleverly disguised as legitimate business practices. This situation raises serious concerns about the integrity of the betting industry and the protection of consumers who simply want to engage in a fair game.
Did Safibets Just Take a Massive Step to Scam Kenyan Gamblers?
First Win: Ksh 6,000 — Stolen
I share my experience not only as a journalist but also as someone who has been wronged. My initial interaction with Safibets was filled with hope when I played a crash game and won Ksh 6,000. However, my attempt to withdraw the winnings was met with failure, and instead of receiving my money, I was prompted to contact support for verification.
I reached out through emails, calls, and texts, but days went by without any response. Eventually, I received a vague message stating that my transaction was under review, followed by a complete lack of communication. Ultimately, the money I won never materialized.
EXPOSED: How Safibets Is Allegedly Conning Kenyan Gamblers — One Deposit at a Time
Second Time: Ksh 141,000 — Vanished
You’d think I’d have learned my lesson. But like many Kenyans who are hopeful, I gave Safibets another shot. Yesterday, I hit Ksh 141,000. This wasn’t luck — it was smart play, timed entries, and risk management. I had earned that win.
Again, I went to withdraw.
Again, the same message.
“Contact support.”
But there’s barely any support. You send messages — they leave you on read. You call — they don’t pick. When they respond, it’s a generic reply. No effort to verify. No solution. No payout.
This is not gambling. This is fraud.
The Pattern: Deposit Easy, Withdraw Impossible
Hundreds of Kenyans have now started sharing similar stories online.
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You can deposit with ease — Safibets will never fail you there.
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But when it’s time to withdraw your win? You’re ignored, delayed, or denied.
This isn’t a one-off glitch. This is a systematic trap designed to rob Kenyans of their hard-earned money.
Safibets is acting like a digital pickpocket, hiding behind betting licenses (if any), flashy promotions, and a fake sense of fairness. It’s rigged to profit from silence, confusion, and unregulated loopholes.
Where Are the Regulators?
Where is the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB)?
Where are the consumer protection agencies?
How many more victims must speak up before action is taken?
This is a call not just to regulators but to Safaricom and payment service providers — why are you enabling a platform that has a growing list of unresolved withdrawal complaints?
If Safibets is not operating with full transparency, it should be investigated and banned from operating in Kenya.
To Other Gamblers: Be Warned
You may think you’re just one bet away from a big win. But on Safibets, even when you win — you lose.
Your money gets locked in, your calls ignored, and your dignity trampled.
If you’re reading this and considering using Safibets, stop. Save your money. You’re better off burning it — at least then, you’ll be warm for a second.
To those who’ve been scammed — speak up. The only way to stop this theft is to expose it loudly and publicly.
