The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a public warning regarding a proliferation of fake social media accounts impersonating the service, designed to defraud and mislead Kenyans. The alert, released on Tuesday, December 2, urges extreme caution when interacting with such profiles.

• The NPS operates only three verified social media accounts on Facebook, X, and TikTok, all featuring the official blue verification badge.
• The fake accounts are reportedly used to defraud, misinform, and manipulate unsuspecting individuals.
• One notable fake Facebook page boasts over 400,000 followers and shares unverified updates, including on police recruitment.
• The public is advised not to interact with unverified accounts and to report suspicious activity to social media platforms or via NPS hotlines: 999, 911, or 112.