🇰🇪 Kenya Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Kenya. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In Kenya, some agents exploit newcomers by charging excessive fees for essential services like document translation, notarisation, and obtaining an apostille. This scam primarily targets visa applicants, families,…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
In Kenya, a common scam targets tourists, first-time travelers, workers, and students. Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents, claiming that you must pay a special fee to enter the…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In Kenya, a growing number of students and their parents are falling victim to scams involving fake university admissions and scholarship offers. Fraudsters often pose as unofficial agents, claiming to provide…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
Scammers are increasingly targeting newcomers in Kenya with rental scams that involve requesting a deposit before any viewing or signing of a contract. Typically, scammers advertise fake apartments on various online…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
In Kenya, there is a prevalent scam involving fake job offers that can lead to significant financial loss for job seekers. Fraudsters typically advertise attractive job openings in various sectors, such as hospitality,…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
In Kenya, a prevalent scam involves individuals posing as visa agents who promise guaranteed approval for visas, residence permits, work permits, or embassy appointments. These scammers often utilize copied government…
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