- Teachers in the North Rift, Western and Nyanza have reported receiving calls from suspected conmen demanding Sh5,000 to Sh10,000 to influence TSC interview results.
- The callers have appeared to have detailed personal information and details of specific advertisements the teachers applied for.
- Applicants have been urged to rely on official TSC communication channels and report suspicious calls to the authorities.
Teachers seeking employment through the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) have been urged to remain vigilant following reports of individuals calling applicants and demanding money in exchange for promises of assistance in the ongoing recruitment process.
Teachers in the North Rift, Western and Nyanza regions have raised concerns over individuals contacting them by phone and claiming to have information about their recent TSC interviews.
The callers appear to have detailed information about the teachers, including their personal details and the specific interview advertisements under which they applied.
The suspected conmen are reportedly targeting teachers, particularly primary school applicants, and telling them that they narrowly missed the required qualification mark during the interviews.
According to teachers who have received the calls, the individuals then ask them to pay between Sh5,000 and Sh10,000, claiming that the money will facilitate the “necessary assistance” to help them secure employment.
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The calls have left some applicants questioning how the individuals obtained their personal details and information about the particular TSC advertisements they attended.
Teachers have been cautioned against sending money to anyone claiming to have the ability to influence interview results or secure employment on their behalf. Applicants are encouraged to rely on official communication from the TSC and to verify any information through the Commission’s recognised channels.
The reported incidents also highlight the need for applicants to exercise caution when sharing personal information and documents during the recruitment process.
Teachers who receive suspicious calls or messages are encouraged to preserve the evidence, including phone numbers, messages and payment requests, and report the matter to the relevant authorities and the TSC.
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The recruitment process has attracted significant interest among qualified teachers, making applicants vulnerable to individuals who may attempt to exploit their desire for employment.
Teachers are advised that no payment should be made to individuals promising to alter interview results, secure employment or provide preferential treatment.
As verification of the reported calls continues, applicants have been urged to remain alert and to treat unsolicited demands for money as a potential warning sign of fraud.
By Mwanje Imonje
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