Tanzania, May 2 -- Moshi. Teachers in Moshi Rural District in Kilimanjaro Region who are set to retire this year have been urged to steer clear of fraudsters, with authorities warning them against engaging with unregistered or unregulated financial institutions in order to safeguard their retirement benefits.

The warning was issued on May 2, 2026, during a special training session organised by the Moshi Rural Teachers Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (MRT SACCOS Ltd), aimed at equipping members with knowledge on financial management, identifying common fraud tactics, and exercising caution when accessing their pension benefits.

The initiative comes amid a rise in cases of retirees being defrauded shortly after receiving their pens...