The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has raised concerns over a surge in online scams involving fake recruitment and auction offers falsely linked to the Service. The NCS urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to fraudsters.
Fake Accounts: Scammers are impersonating senior Customs officials on social media to deceive citizens.
Recruitment and Auctions: The NCS does not conduct recruitment or auctions via social media.
Recent Arrest: The NCS arrested a suspect, Okoli Okana Boniface, for allegedly manipulating the recruitment process.
Verification and Caution:
The NCS advised the public to verify information through official communication channels and disregard messages from unverified sources.
The Service reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the credibility of its operations and prosecuting those who seek to compromise its integrity.
To avoid falling victim to scams, the public should rely solely on the NCS’s verified platforms for accurate information .
