Public warned over phishing scams
A message asking for payment to secure a job, recruitment slot or government service should be treated as a warning sign.
A message asking for payment to secure a job, recruitment slot or government service should be treated as a warning sign.
The campaign also encourages the public to report suspicious messages and protect their financial and personal information.
The campaign highlights fake job interview messages that promise applicants employment or interviews before demanding payment.
The warning is part of an ongoing anti-phishing campaign aimed at helping the public identify and avoid online scams targeting unsuspecting victims.
The public has been urged to remember that legitimate organisations do not ask applicants to provide their email passwords.
Organisers warn that such attachments may contain malware capable of infecting devices, stealing personal information or compromising files.
Victims are then instructed to send a photo of their national ID and pay KSh 750 to reserve an interview slot.
The campaign highlights a common phishing tactic in which fraudsters send messages claiming that a person’s overseas job application has been approved.
Organizers emphasized that genuine employers, banks, and government agencies never ask for passwords, PINs, or payments through unsolicited emails or text messages.
The deceptive message claims that no experience is required and asks applicants to pay a one-time KSh 999 activation fee before they can begin earning.