The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is bringing to the awareness of general public, a crucial scam alert as regards the escalating activities of fraudulent entities preying on unsuspecting individuals through social media platforms, falsely claiming association with the NCS for purposes of auctions or recruitment.
NCS National Public Relations Officer Abdullahi Maiwada released the scam alert for the CGC Adeniyi, through a press release on Monday 13th of November 2023.
The report revealed a recent scams orchestrated by deceitful individuals promoting fictitious auctions and sham recruitment drives purportedly endorsed by the service through impersonation of high-ranking officials within the NCS.
The service categorically emphasized and seek the attention of the general public to take note , that all seized/overtime goods have laid down Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for disposal in line with the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
The report revealed that While the items are in the custody of the service , its officials are only authorized to conduct auctions or recruitment with the requisite legal backing in line with the processes and procedures of the service.
However,the service unequivocally asserts that auctions of seized goods are never conducted via any social media platform and that any of such claims on social media should be treated as fraudulent and promptly reported.
Therefore the service strongly encouraged the public to verify information exclusively through the official NCS website, www.customs.gov.ng for accurate and updated details about its operations.
The service also implored Individuals to visit any Customs formation nationwide and meet with the Public Relations Officers (PROs) to verify any financial commitments related to seized goods or recruitment before proceeding.
The service has also pledged to remain unwavering in protecting the public from fraudulent activities. In same vein implored everyone to exercise vigilance and prudence when approached with offers or announcements regarding Customs auctions or recruitment.
NCS additionally noted that the general public should report any suspicious activities to the nearest Customs office or get through to the service official communication channels for immediate assistance.
