The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has issued a warning to the public regarding a new scam in which fraudulent individuals are extorting money from unsuspecting Kenyans, promising them jobs or promotions within the organization.
According to KFS, these scammers contact people, telling them they have been selected for job interviews or even shortlisted for roles within the Service.
The fraudsters then demand payment to secure the jobs, preying on the job seekers’ desperation.
In another alarming twist, some of these individuals have gone further to target current KFS employees, offering them fake promotions in exchange for money.
KFS released an official statement, which reads, “Kenya Forest Service wishes to alert the public about fraudsters who are falsely claiming to have shortlisted individuals for vacancies within the Service.
These scammers then ask for money to guarantee employment. In addition, even our own staff are not safe, as calls have been made to them offering fake promotions for a fee.”
The statement goes on to clarify that all job vacancies and promotions within KFS are communicated through official channels.
The Service emphasized that no money is ever required during the interview or promotion processes.
KFS urges anyone who encounters such fraudulent activities to report the incident immediately to local police stations or any KFS office for further investigation.
“Kenya Forest Service reminds the public that official communication regarding interviews or promotions will always be shared through recognized, formal platforms,” the statement concluded.
In a related issue, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has also warned the public about a fake job advertisement that has been circulating.
The notice, which has been shared through some media channels, claims to offer numerous job opportunities, including positions for public relations officers and environmental health and safety coordinators. However, KURA has made it clear that this advertisement is not legitimate.
In a statement posted on their social media, KURA clarified, “We have been made aware of a fraudulent job advertisement circulating in various media outlets. Please note that this advertisement is not from us, and it is entirely fake.”
They further advised the public to rely only on communications from KURA’s official channels, including their website, social media accounts, and verified email addresses.
KURA also pointed out that the fake notice included an email address that was not associated with the authority. This is a clear indicator that the advertisement is not from KURA.
They cautioned the public to remain vigilant and always verify any job-related communications by checking the official channels.
Both KFS and KURA’s alerts come in the wake of several similar warnings from other government agencies regarding fraudulent employment schemes.
These schemes have been designed to exploit job seekers and extort money from them under false pretenses.
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