Gvt Warns of Fake Youth Grant Scam Circulating Online

In a statement dated 2 April 2026, the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training permanent secretary said the advert falsely claims that grants are being offered to young people and asks applicants to submit personal details or pay facilitation fees. Authorities say the scam is primarily targeting young people, who may be misled into believing the offer is legitimate. It warned that individuals behind the scam could misuse personal information for criminal purposes.

“Individuals behind such scams aim to defraud unsuspecting citizens and may misuse personal information for criminal purposes,” the ministry added. The ministry stressed that legitimate government programmes do not require payment at any stage of the application process. “No legitimate Government grant requires payment at any stage of the application process,” the statement said, adding that official programmes are only communicated through verified channels such as government websites, offices and accredited media.