IEBC Clarifies Viral Job Recruitment Exercise
The commission has cautioned Kenyans to be vigilant and verify any employment opportunities claiming to originate from IEBC before sharing personal information...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a warning to the public regarding widespread fake job advertisements circulating online. These fraudulent ads lure job seekers with promises of positions within the commission through deceptive application portals.
- IEBC identified at least four variations of the fake advertisements, all claiming to recruit new staff.
- The fake ads direct applicants to suspicious links to complete forms, with one specifically targeting polling personnel and assistants.
- The official IEBC jobs portal was confirmed as jobs.iebc.or.ke, and the public was directed to its official website and verified social media handle @IEBCKenya for accurate information.
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