The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a strong public alert after a surge in fake and pseudo social media accounts posing as official police platforms.
According to the police, the trend is aimed at misleading, scamming, and misinforming Kenyans.
In a statement released on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the police warned that the impersonators are now running elaborate schemes designed to trick unsuspecting Kenyans into sharing personal information, sending money, or falling for fabricated alerts and announcements.
Don’t Follow, Don’t Reply, Don’t Trust
The police urged Kenyans to immediately stop interacting with any social media account claiming to be the NPS unless it is official and verified.
The only valid accounts are:
- Facebook: @NationalPoliceKE
- Twitter/X: @NPSOfficial_KE
- TikTok: @NationalPoliceKE
“Any communication or solicitation from unverified accounts should be treated as suspicious,” the statement reads.
How Fake Police Accounts Are Targeting Kenyans
According to cybercrime experts, impersonation cases spike during major news cycles, public incidents, or nationwide security concerns. The creators of these fraudulent accounts exploit panic and confusion to spread:
- Fake crime alerts
- False recruitment advertisements
- Phishing links
- Scam mobile money requests
- Politically charged misinformation
Some even mimic the NPS’s official branding to deceive followers.
Police: These Accounts Could Be Run by Criminals
The NPS believes that some of these accounts are operated by individuals or syndicates involved in fraud and disinformation campaigns.
“These accounts are designed to mislead, defraud, or misinform the public,” the Service warned, urging Kenyans to treat all such platforms with extreme caution.
How to Report Fake Accounts
Kenyans are encouraged to immediately report any suspicious accounts to both:
- The social media platform, and
- The National Police Service through its hotlines:
• 999
• 911
• 112
Anonymous reports can also be made via:
- #FichuaKwaDCI (0800 722 203)
- WhatsApp: 0709 570 000
A Growing Online Threat
The latest alert comes at a time when impersonation, deepfake videos, and fake “official” announcements have become widespread, with many Kenyans increasingly relying on social media for real-time updates.
Cybersecurity analysts warn that fake authority accounts pose a serious risk to:
- National security
- Public trust
- Emergency response
- Personal safety
- Online financial security
The NPS is urging Kenyans to remain vigilant, verify before sharing, and always confirm information through verified channels.
As online impersonation grows more sophisticated, the NPS says public awareness will be one of the strongest tools in shutting down these fake accounts.
