Public warned over phishing scams

Kenyans have been warned to remain cautious of phishing messages designed to steal money and personal information.

Fraudsters are increasingly using fake job offers, police recruitment messages, mobile money alerts and other convincing messages to trick unsuspecting victims.

Members of the public have been urged not to send money or share passwords, PINs, identification details or other sensitive information in response to unsolicited messages.

Authorities have also advised people to verify suspicious claims through official government websites and other trusted channels before taking action.

A message asking for payment to secure a job, recruitment slot or government service should be treated as a warning sign.

The public has been encouraged to delete suspicious messages, avoid clicking unknown links and report suspected fraud to the relevant authorities.

Experts say taking a moment to verify a message can help prevent financial loss and identity theft.