KRA Denies Advert Inviting Kenyans for Sale of Motor Vehicles
- An advert doing rounds on social media invited Kenyans to an auction of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) vehicles
- KRA raised alarm over the notice, cautioning Kenyans and investors against misinformation
- The authority urged Kenyans to be vigilant against scams, sharing how it relays such information to the public
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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has dismissed a notice inviting buyers to the auction of its motor vehicles.
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KRA said it has not invited offers for any motor vehicle brand, terming the notice as fake.
The authority cautioned Kenyans against misinformation and scams targeting suspected buyers online.
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KRA said all its communications are done via official social media channels and via the website.
"Kindly note that the vehicle auction notices circulating are fake. All official KRA communication is shared only through verified official channels," said KRA.
The taxman urged Kenyans to always visit its website for accurate and up-to-date information.
It also called for vigilance in curbing misinformation on social media and other platforms.
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What's contained in fake KRA auction notice
The fake notice invited buyers to the auction of 22 motor vehicles, including Toyota and Mercedes-Benz brands.
The advert also requested a registration fee of KSh 20,000 from the interested buyers.
It also showed the prices and the number of motor vehicles under auction.
What are the red flags in the adverts?
However, the advert did not share the exact yard location where the vehicles on sale can be found.
It also requested for buyer's copy of the national IDs or passport, which is not a requirement for most car auctions.
The advert also shared a WhatsApp number where the documents were to be sent, raising questions over its credibility.
More to follow...
Source: TUKO.co.ke
