Ignore fake recruitment update – Customs tell Nigerians

The Nigeria Customs Service has warned Nigerians to disregard a fake recruitment update circulating on social media, saying it did not originate from the Service.

The NCS 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.

Security agencies and government institutions have repeatedly warned citizens against engaging with unofficial recruitment notices.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Service said the recruitment update currently being shared on some social media platforms was false.

The statement partly read, “The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) wishes to inform the public that the purported recruitment update currently circulating on some social media platforms is fake and did not originate from the Service.”

The Service 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.”

The Service listed its verified social media platforms as Facebook (Nigeria Customs Service) and its official Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Threads and TikTok handles (@customsng).

The statement added, “Stay vigilant. Verify information before sharing.”