Warning over suspicious job offers
According to Malcom, some users leave comments claiming to have jobs available before asking interested people to contact them through direct messages.
He specifically cautioned against offers involving overseas employment, including claims that someone can help them secure jobs in countries such as Canada.
“Ukiona kwa comment section, ati msee anasema ati ako na kazi… DM. Ama oooh sijui akupeleke Canada,” Malcom said.
He questioned why job seekers would trust strangers who suddenly appear online with employment opportunities.
Malcom also pointed to newly created accounts that immediately begin advertising jobs as another warning sign.
“Mtu amefungua tu account leo na anasema ati kuna kazi. Apatie familia yake hiyo kazi jo,” he said.
Job scams remain a concern
Malcom's warning comes against the backdrop of growing concerns over fake recruitment offers circulating on social media.
A 2025 investigation by The Guardian found cases in which Kenyans were allegedly targeted through TikTok advertisements offering overseas employment. One case involved a job seeker who paid KSh150,000 after responding to an online recruitment offer that was later linked to a company whose claimed recruitment partnership was disputed.
Kenyan authorities have also dealt with recruitment fraud. In January 2026, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations announced the arrest of four people over an alleged fake Teachers Service Commission recruitment scheme. Investigators said victims had lost more than KSh40 million after being promised permanent employment.
Creators urged to verify opportunities
Malcom's message is particularly relevant to content creators and young Kenyans who use social media to find work, brand opportunities and international opportunities.
Fake recruitment schemes can involve requests for money or personal information. The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center lists requests for payment or sensitive personal information as common indicators of employment scams.
Recent Kenyan fact-checking has also identified suspicious social media job adverts, including Facebook posts advertising supposed milk-packaging jobs in Nairobi that were not listed on the company's official careers platform.
Malcom did not identify a specific person or organisation behind the comments he highlighted. His warning instead centred on the need for users to question unsolicited job offers and verify recruiters before sharing information or sending money.
For creators and job seekers navigating social media, the message is straightforward: an opportunity advertised online should be independently verified before it is trusted.
