Nigeria Customs disowns fake recruitment advert, warns applicants

The Nigeria Customs Service has debunked a social media recruitment advert and warned criminals to desist from scamming individuals through dubious means.

It also advised members of the public to disregard the fake recruitment advert on social media platforms in the name of the Nigeria Customs Service.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Service urged members of the public to rely only on information released through its official communication channels for authentic updates on its activities, including recruitment.

“Recruitment scams have become a recurring challenge in Nigeria, with fraudsters often exploiting public interest in government jobs by circulating fake advertisements and soliciting money from unsuspecting applicants,” the statement said.

According to the statement, security agencies and government institutions have repeatedly warned citizens against engaging with unofficial recruitment notices, just as it advised Nigerians to verify information through its official platforms before sharing or acting on it.

It added, “Members of the public are advised to disregard the publication and rely only on information disseminated through the official communication channels of the Nigeria Customs Service.”