Across Uganda, women are increasingly being targeted by fraudulent investment schemes that promise quick returns on savings, land, or group contributions. These schemes often exploit trust built within women's savings groups, church communities, and workplace networks.
FIDA Uganda has documented cases where women were pressured to sign over property, co-sign loans, or transfer mobile money without clear contracts. In many instances, victims only discover the fraud after organizers disappear or stop paying promised dividends.
Ugandan law provides remedies through contract law, fraud provisions, and consumer protection frameworks. Women who have lost money or property may pursue civil recovery, report criminal conduct to police, and seek legal aid to understand their options.
FIDA Uganda urges women to verify any investment opportunity with a licensed institution, insist on written agreements reviewed by a lawyer, and avoid schemes that demand secrecy or immediate payment. If you believe you have been defrauded, report your case confidentially through FIDA's toll-free line or online case registration.
