The Australian High Commission in Kenya has issued a stern warning to Kenyans about prevalent fraudulent employment and visa scams that falsely claim affiliation with its officers. These misleading advertisements target vulnerable job seekers hoping to migrate to Australia, often resulting in significant financial loss and potential identity theft.

• Australian High Commission notified the public on Thursday, January 29, that any employment advertisement claiming an officer can assist with securing a job or visa for Australia is fraudulent.
• The High Commission confirmed that no staff member is authorized to facilitate job placements or process visas and that official emails will always end with .gov.au.
• Kenya's Labour Ministry recently flagged over 116 fraudulent agencies involved in overseas job scams, urging job seekers to verify agency legitimacy.