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Mobile credit is the new ‘cash cow’ that is attracting a majority of investors owing to its lucrative high return on investments through short-term loans disbursed with hefty interest rates.

Despite their ‘exploitative’ business model being in the public domain, most Kenyans find themselves drawn to their services, not by choice but rather necessity due to the ever-worsening state of the economy dotted with inflation, unemployment and redundancy crises.

Consequently, the majority of borrowers are unable to repay the loans upon due dates and as a result they are forced to endure numerous harassment techniques from lenders in a bid to recover their loans.

Some opt for bombarding defaulters with endless calls and messages, threats of CRB listing and demand letters via email while others go ahead and make calls to contacts available in the users phone book.

While this might seem like an extreme method of invasion of privacy, it is actually within their mandate to do so since it is hidden somewhere in-between the extensive texts that make up the Terms and Conditions which NO-ONE bothers to read anyway!

To save you the hustle of identifying the loan apps that might cause you such embarrassment, we have listed a few culprits below.

1. Okash

Okash is a loan app offered by OneSpot Technology Ltd that offers loans ranging from Ksh 2500 – Ksh 50,000 at 14 and 21 day repayment durations.

A scroll through their reviews reveal some of the discomfort some of its users have had to endure after using their service.

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Some even facing embarassment of due loans that were non-existent.

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2. Opesa

Opesa is a loan app offered by TK Ltd that offers loans ranging from Ksh 2,000 – Ksh 10,000 at 14 day repayment period.

Some claims are that the harrassment begins on day 1 of loan default with numerous calls to borrowers and contact referees.

The issue of calling one’s contacts is still a reality.

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3. Bayes

Bayes is a loan app offered by Bi Capital Ltd that offers loans ranging from Ksh 800 – Ksh 30,000 at repayment periods of 14 and 30 days.

Bayes do not hide the fact that they indeed call the contact provided during registration BUT only when the borrower is not co-operative during repayment.

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4. LionCash

LionCash is a loan app offered by LionCash Kenya that offers loans ranging from Ksh 500 – Ksh 50,000 for 15 days.

LionCash also admits to calling only contacts that have been authorized by the borrower if the later is not responsive during repayment.

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5. Zash loan ( Kopa Kash )

Zash loan is a loan app offered by Kopa Kash that offers loans ranging from Ksh 500 – Ksh 50,000 for 7-14 days.

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6. iPesa

IPesa loan app is offered by XCredit. iPesa loans range from Ksh2,000 to Ksh10,000.

Below are some screenshots of what users had to say regarding Ipesa calling contacts.

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7. Kashway

Kashway is a loan app by Wakanda credit that offers loans amounts of Ksh500 to Ksh50,000

Below as some of the users posting negative reviews on the app regarding contacting phone-book lists.

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FAQs

Can loan app call all my contacts? ›

Typically, an app requires your permission to access your contacts, so if you have denied the app that permission, it should not be able to access your contacts in any way [1].

How do I protect my contact list from loan apps? ›

Permissions: Tap on “Permissions” or “App Permissions.” Locate Contacts: Find the “Contacts” permission. You'll see a list of apps that have requested access to your contacts. Revoke Permission: Toggle the switch next to the loan app(s) you want to block from accessing your contacts.

Can the loan app access my Google contacts? ›

Google has announced plans to restrict loan apps on its Play Store from accessing sensitive user data such as photos, videos, and contacts. The update, which was pushed to the Personal Loans Policy yesterday, will take effect from May 31st.

Do uninstalling a loan apps access your contacts? ›

No, a loan app cannot access your contacts if it's uninstalled from your phone. Here's why: Permissions Removed: When you uninstall an app, all the permissions you granted it are revoked. This means the app loses access to all features and data on your phone, including your contacts list.

Does PalmCredit call contacts? ›

(vi) To comply with the KYC policy (authenticity or effectiveness or completeness of any client's identity materials), we may dial someone in your contact list, SMS, call list or other personal information you provide to us.

Does Easemoni call contacts in Nairaland? ›

Easemoni message contacts too but not in a defaming way. They also call your contacts that you're owing them money and they should tell you to pay up.

How do I protect my contact list? ›

If you are using a Samsung Galaxy device, you can move contacts to Secure Folder, which requires a password to access. If you are using Google Contacts on other Android devices, you can hide your contacts on the Google Contacts website.

How to stop 7 days loan app harassment? ›

If the situation escalates to the loan app blackmailing or threatening you for payment, contact your local law enforcement agency. If you want, you can leave a review of the app on the Play Store to inform other Play users about this.

Can a loan app lock my phone? ›

LOAN APPS automatically lock 🔒 your phone when you're due for payment? Aside from excessive interest rates, hidden charges and disregard for data privacy regulations to debt-shame users, some predatory digital lenders go-ahead to lock the devices of defaulting debtors.

Does Okash send messages to your contacts? ›

The Contact Information you provide will only be used to verify your identity and to reach you in the case of emergency, and will NOT be used for loan repayment/collection purposes. Your loan information won't be shared with the contacts. We will also collect data from your device for our credit-scoring system.

Which app has access to my contacts? ›

1️⃣ Check Who's Accessing: On your Android home screen, swipe down and tap on the cogwheel in the top right-hand corner. Scroll down to privacy, then permission manager. From there, scroll down to contacts, and voila! You'll see all the apps with permission to access your contacts.

What is Google contacts sync app? ›

With Contacts Sync, you can quickly & easily sync your Google or Outlook contacts with iPhone, giving you access to your contacts wherever you go. This app distinguishes itself with its reliability, ease of use, speed, and with a true "2-way sync" that merges changes made to either account.

Why do apps want access to my contacts? ›

Granting access to your contacts and call logs allows apps to read and manage your phonebook and see the history of your calls. Contacts and call log permissions are usually intended for apps you use for calling and sending messages, but many other apps would love to access this data too.

What happens if you delete the contacts app? ›

If you delete the Contacts app, all of your contact information will remain in the Phone app. If you delete the FaceTime app, you can still make and receive FaceTime calls in Contacts and the Phone app.

Is it safe to allow apps to access your contacts? ›

Contacts have been leaked in data breaches and hacks, or obtained by malware apps — sketchy apps in the Android or iOS app stores that ask for contacts access — for years, according to cybersecurity researcher Aamir Lakhani.

Can loan app access all my bank account? ›

No,loan apps have no access to withdraw money from bank account because they not part of commercial banks. How long does it take for a bank to remove a co-signer from a loan? Getting a loan through a bank seems like a pain.

Do loan companies actually call your employer? ›

Personal lenders can call your employer if they want to. But most personal lenders will simply verify your income through a tax document or bank statement. If something is unclear, such as your current employment status, personal lenders can contact your employer to verify that you actually work there.

How do I remove my information from the loan app? ›

Access Settings: Look for a "Settings" or "Profile" option within the app. This is where you can typically manage your account and data. Data Management: Once in the settings section, you may find options related to data management, privacy, or account settings. Look for features that allow you to delete or clear data.

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