NPSC Flags Fake Vehicle Auction Scam as Ministry of Education Rejects Forged Payment Notice

The fake NPSC notice, which falsely used the Commission’s branding, alleged that a “sale by public auction” of various motor vehicles was scheduled to take place in Nairobi. The document listed several popular vehicle models, including Toyota Vitz, Mazda Demio, Toyota Corolla Axio, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, and Toyota Prado, along with fabricated prices and availability details.

The fraudulent communication further instructed members of the public to register through WhatsApp using a provided phone number and to submit copies of identification documents. It also directed interested individuals to pay a refundable deposit to secure participation in the alleged auction process.

In an official clarification issued on Saturday, May 2, the National Police Service Commission dismissed the notice as entirely fraudulent. The Commission confirmed that it had not issued any such advertisement and categorically stated that it does not conduct sales through informal communication channels, including messaging applications.

In a separate incident, a forged document bearing the branding of the Ministry of Education and dated April 23, 2026, circulated online with false claims regarding payment delays for contracted professionals involved in the administration and marking of national examinations. The document alleged that no funds had been allocated in the supplementary budget for these payments and further claimed that disbursements would only be made in the next financial year, subject to future budget allocations.

However, the Ministry of Education rejected the document as fake. Officials urged the public to disregard the circulation, with a senior statement emphasizing that the content did not originate from the Ministry and should be treated with complete disregard.

Both incidents have raised renewed concern over the rising spread of digitally manipulated fraudulent communications targeting public institutions, with authorities reiterating the need for vigilance against impersonation scams and misleading online notices.