How Scammers Are Using WhatsApp to Extort Money From Kenyans

Kenyans have been urged to be on the lookout for similar scams targeting unsuspecting Kenyans on the messaging app...

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The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has issued a warning to the public about a new WhatsApp scam targeting Kenyans, where fraudsters impersonate Chief Conservator of Forests Alex Lemarkoko to extort money.

KFS reported that scammers are using WhatsApp accounts with Alex Lemarkoko's image as the profile photo.
The scammers attempt to extort money from unsuspecting individuals.
The public is urged to report suspicious activity to the nearest police station or KFS office.
All payments for KFS services or products must be made exclusively through the legally approved eCitizen platform.

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