Zimbabwe warns of fake Kenyan job scam targeting citizens on social media
Zimbabwe has warned its citizens about a fake job scam that falsely claims to offer work opportunities in Kenya through a Facebook page pretending to be the Zimbabwean Embassy.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade said the page, created on June 14, is not connected to the government or the embassy in Nairobi.
It said the page lists fake jobs and demands Ksh48,187 (US$375) for what it calls an “Africa Regional Labour Accreditation Certificate.”
In a public statement, the ministry said the Zimbabwean government does not charge for job applications and that any official hiring into the public service is handled by the Public Service Commission.
"The page purports to be recruiting staff for the Embassy of Zimbabwe in Kenya and provides a list of fraudulent job offers,” the ministry said.
“Members of the public are advised that this Facebook page does not represent the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in Kenya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe, nor the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe."
Authorities have launched investigations into who is behind the scam and are working with social media companies and police to shut down the fake account.
Officials also urged the public to be careful when looking for jobs abroad and to always check with official government offices or embassies to avoid falling victim to fraud.
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