Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery has issued a stern warning to individuals using social media purporting to be officials from the ministry.
Through Communications Director Mwenda Njoka, he said that fake officials are extorting money from unsuspecting citizens claiming that they were in a position to offer them scholarships immediately mobilization fee was paid.
"CS Nkaisserry warns the public of fake Twitter, Facebook accounts in his name claiming to offer bursaries to university students. Communication emanating from any other pages should be treated with suspicion and the contempt it deserves," said Njoka in a statement.
Nkaissery further distanced himself from the scam, stating that the suspects will not be spared once caught.
He further revealed that officers from his ministry and others from the Cyber Crime Unit are currently investigating the scam.
"One such pseudo account on Facebook is offering purported scholarships and bursaries to university students and asking for mobilization fee. The truth of the matter is that there is NO such a program being run by the CS!"
The CS also urged Kenyans to seek communication over the matter and any other security concern, on his official and verified accounts on Twitter and his WhatsApp number which is 0719 7777 19.
"In the meantime, we urge social media users to be extremely careful when dealing with comments and or direct messages purported to be from CS Nkaisserry to avoid falling prey to these cyber criminals. Cyber crime units are investigating the scam and will apprehend those found responsible," said Nkaiserry.
Source: Nkaissery uncovers online scam claiming to represent Interior Minstry
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