The Public Service Commission has raised the alarm over an increasing number of fraudulent appointment letters circulating across Ministries, State Departments and Agencies.
In a press statement issued for immediate release, the Commission said it has come to its attention that fake letters are being used to purport appointments made by the PSC, yet they bear forged signatures, fake reference numbers and counterfeit official stamps.
Consequently, the Commission has advised members of the public to verify the authenticity of any appointment letter through its official channels or through the State Department where they have allegedly been posted, because many unsuspecting Kenyans risk being conned.
Furthermore, PSC has forwarded the matter to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for investigation and prosecution, while at the same time urging anyone who has received such suspicious letters or who has been solicited for bribes by individuals claiming to be Commission officials or intermediaries to report immediately.
The warning comes at a time when thousands of graduates are awaiting placement under programmes such as the Affordable Housing Internship and PSIP, hence making them vulnerable to fraudsters.
“It has been brought to the attention of the Public Service Commission of an increasing number of fraudulent appointment letters circulating across Ministries, State Departments and Agencies, purporting to communicate appointments made by the Commission,” the statement reads in part.
The Commission reiterated that all genuine appointments are communicated through official PSC portals – http://www.publicservice.go.ke and http://www.psckjobs.go.ke.