Three people were arrested on Saturday after they presented fake calling letters on the reporting dates at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Enforcement Academy, Manyani.
The three are set to be arraigned in court on Monday, May 27.
This comes two days after the KWS issued a statement calling the attention of the public to the fake recruitment letters that were being distributed to qualified applicants for the positions of 1,500 rangers and cadets (assistant warden 1).
“The attention of Kenya Wildlife Service has been drawn to fake calling letters being issued by fraudsters. We strongly advise the public to be vigilant of the fake letters,” KWS said through a statement.
KWS recruitment exercise was conducted from April 15 - April 19, 2024.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on Wednesday, May 22 dismissed allegations of distributing recruitment letters to qualified applicants for ranger positions.
In a statement, the Wildlife Service flagged the letters and urged Kenyans to be vigilant of scammers using such opportunities to con unsuspecting individuals.
KWS reiterated that the recruitment is open and accessible to all eligible persons and no fee is charged to persons seeking employment.
“The attention of Kenya Wildlife Service has been drawn to fake calling letters being issued by fraudsters. We strongly advise the public to be vigilant of the fake letters,” KWS clarified.
Following the circulation of the fake recruitment letters, the wildlife agency came up with a list of things to look out for in a genuine recruitment calling letter.
According to the KWS, genuine recruitment letters have distinct security features that differentiate them from fake ones.
The security features on original recruitment cards include a centrally placed KWS logo, a watermark, and a unique serial number.
Kenyans were urged to be particularly keen while verifying the serial number, as those on genuine cards are distinct.
Meanwhile, KWS outlined that in most instances the fake recruitment letters contain grammatical errors, incorrect formatting, wrong reporting dates, and a poorly styled signature.
