The National Youth Service (NYS) has issued a stern warning to prospective recruits regarding fraudulent calling letters circulating online. These fake documents falsely promise salaries and allowances and instruct candidates to report to the NYS Paramilitary Training College in Gilgil.
The scam specifically targets individuals who recently attended cadet and private recruitment interviews. NYS has publicly marked one such letter as "FAKE" to raise awareness and protect applicants from falling victim to these schemes.
Fraudulent Recruitment Alerts
NYS emphasized that fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, continuously devising new tactics to exploit unsuspecting candidates. The service urged all applicants and the public to remain vigilant and avoid engaging with anyone claiming to represent NYS or assist with recruitment outside official channels.
- All official NYS communications are sent solely through verified platforms.
- Applicants should not pay any fees or share personal information with unauthorized individuals.
- Suspicious calls, messages, or approaches should be reported immediately via NYS’s official contact points.
Protecting Recruitment Integrity
This advisory aims to safeguard the recruitment process and prevent exploitation of hopeful candidates. As applicants await official updates on recruitment outcomes, NYS cautions them to verify any communication before responding or sharing details.
By alerting the public to these fraudulent activities, NYS seeks to maintain trust in its recruitment procedures and protect Kenyans from falling prey to scams.
