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The National Employment Authority (NEA) has warned members of the public about scammers using a phone number while pretending to be officials from the authority.

The National Employment Authority (NEA) has warned members of the public about scammers using a phone number while pretending to be officials from the authority.

In an update on Wednesday, September 30, the NEA said the individuals were using the number 0747 470026 to contact members of the public while falsely claiming to represent the authority.

"Caution: Scammers are using this number (0747 470026) while posing as National Employment Authority (NEA) officials," the authority said.

NEA clarified that the phone number had no official connection to the authority and should not be treated as an authorised communication channel.

"This number is not an official NEA line and is not associated with us. Report any contact from it immediately," the authority added.

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File image of NEA Director General Edith Okoki

This comes weeks after the NEA urged jobseekers to exercise caution when dealing with companies purporting to be recruitment agencies.

In an update on Monday, September 15, the authority warned Kenyans to verify both recruitment firms and advertised job opportunities before committing their money.

"The National Employment Authority (NEA) continues to advocate for safe, orderly and fair labour mobility and urges job seekers to exercise caution when dealing with companies purporting to be recruitment agencies, such as Nduanny Global Consultancy," the update read.

NEA advised members of the public to take specific precautions before engaging with or committing funds to any recruitment company.

The first step is to establish whether the recruitment agency is officially recognised by the government. 

Jobseekers should confirm that the company facilitating their recruitment is registered with NEA and appears on the National Employment Authority Integrated Management System (NEAIMS) portal.

They should also check that the agency's registration and operating licence remain valid before proceeding with any recruitment process or making payments.

The second precaution involves verifying the job itself.

NEA advised jobseekers to ensure that the advertised position has been officially posted and can be independently verified through the NEAIMS portal.

The authority cautioned members of the public against individuals or companies presenting overseas employment opportunities that cannot be independently verified.