Police issue alert on fake accounts defrauding Kenyans
The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a warning to members of the public about fake accounts defrauding unsuspecting Kenyans, purporting to represent the country’s security sector.
In a statement on the official National Police Service X account on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Police revealed a recent discovery of pseudo social media accounts designed to mislead and misinform the public.
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“It has come to our attention that numerous fake or pseudo social media accounts are purporting to represent the National Police Service (NPS). These fraudulent accounts are designed to mislead, defraud, or misinform the public,’ NPS stated.
The police have called on the members of the public to exercise extreme caution while warning them against interacting with the fake accounts.
Likewise, the officers have warned members of the public from send money or personal details to the said accounts.
“We urge the public to exercise extreme caution and not to interact with these accounts. Please do not reply, follow, share information, or send any money or personal details,” NPS added.
On the other hand, the officers have confirmed with the public the official National Police Service social media accounts on Facebook, X and TikTok.
“The only verified and official NPS social media accounts are: •Facebook: @NationalPoliceKE •Twitter/X:@NPSOfficial_KE •TikTok: @NationalPoliceKE,” NPS cautioned.
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In addition, the police have asked members of the public to keep an eye on the verification badges on Facebook and X accounts to confirm that they are not engaging with fake accounts.
“Always look for the official verified badge (the “blue tick”) on our Facebook and X accounts, and confirm you are on the correct profile before engaging,” NPS added.
Meanwhile, the police, while explaining activities done by such accounts, are now calling on members of the public to report accounts purporting to be the National Police Service directly to the respective social media platforms.
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“Any communication or solicitation from unverified accounts should be treated as suspicious. Please report such fake accounts directly to the respective social media platforms,” NPS noted.
