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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