Personal Safety · Guide

Fake Work-From-Home Job Offers on WhatsApp

The DCI warns of work-from-home offers that lead to app downloads and malware: how the scam works and how to avoid it.

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In this guide you will see:
  • Real employers do not charge to hire you.
  • Do not install apps from chat links.
  • Check the company independently.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
Fake Work-From-Home Job Offers on WhatsApp
Quick answer

The DCI has warned that fraudsters lure people with work-from-home messages, ask them to complete small tasks and then push them to download an app that can hold malware or steal data. Real employers do not ask you to pay to get a job or to install unknown apps.

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Key takeaways

  • Real employers do not charge to hire you.
  • Do not install apps from chat links.
  • Check the company independently.
  • Report scams.

01What to look for before you buy

  • Be wary of unsolicited job messages with high pay for easy tasks
  • Never pay a registration or training fee
  • Do not download apps sent through chat
  • Search the company and call it on a number you find yourself
  • Report scam numbers to 333 and keep screenshots

02Where these figures come from

Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Kenyans.co.ke: DCI warns of WhatsApp phishing; Eastleigh Voice: Kenyan cybercrime in 2026.

03Best prices in stock today

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04Why buy from Qyvea

Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea

  • Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
  • 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
  • Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
  • Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
  • Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

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05Frequently asked questions

How can I verify a job offer?

Contact the company through its official website or phone, not the chat link.

What if I installed the app?

Uninstall it, run a security scan and change important passwords.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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