Public Warned Over Fake Remote Job Scams
One message circulating online promises users a data entry job from home with earnings of up to KSh 5,000 daily.
One message circulating online promises users a data entry job from home with earnings of up to KSh 5,000 daily.
A message asking for payment to secure a job, recruitment slot or government service should be treated as a warning sign.
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.
Organizers emphasized that genuine employers, banks, and government agencies never ask for passwords, PINs, or payments through unsolicited emails or text messages.
With the country’s expanding fibre networks, mobile money and social media use, women and youth are particularly exposed to online harassment, identity theft and financial fraud.
Officials have reminded the public that genuine government recruitment processes do not require applicants to pay any fee at any stage.