Papaye, KFC and Pizzaman Introduce Proof of Food Before Payment

Following TrustGH’s discovery of nearly 1,000 suspicious phone numbers impersonating major food chains, Papaye, KFC and Pizzaman have introduced a new payment system requiring customers to see convincing evidence that their food exists.

Under the Proof of Food protocol, every order must send the customer a live photograph while holding that day’s newspaper. Pizza must display its toppings clearly, chicken must turn slowly before the camera, and any suspicious fried rice may be asked to blink twice. Delivery riders will keep meals on video throughout the journey so nobody can replace a legitimate order with a MoMo prompt near a traffic light.

Customers must not transfer money merely because the caller knows the menu, opening hours, prices and branch location. The food itself must state its full name, nearest landmark and at least three ingredients before payment is authorised. Genuine meals will carry a verification code under the takeaway pack, although opening the pack to find it may invalidate the evidence. Hungry customers have been advised to remain calm: cold food is inconvenient, but it is still stronger proof than a warm conversation with somebody claiming to be KFC.

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