The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has cautioned Nigerians against a fake recruitment update circulating on social media, stressing that the publication did not originate from the Service.
The NCS advised members of the public to disregard the misleading information and rely only on announcements released through its official communication channels for authentic updates, particularly on recruitment.
Recruitment scams have remained a persistent problem in Nigeria, with fraudsters exploiting the high demand for government jobs by circulating fake employment advertisements and demanding money from unsuspecting applicants. Government agencies and security institutions have repeatedly warned citizens to verify recruitment information before taking any action.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Service described the recruitment update being circulated on some social media platforms as false.
“The Nigeria Customs Service 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 statement said.
The Service urged Nigerians to verify all information through its official platforms before sharing or acting on it.
“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,” it added.
The NCS also listed its verified social media platforms as Facebook (Nigeria Customs Service) and its official Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Threads and TikTok handles, all operating under @customsng.
It further advised the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to recruitment fraud.
“Stay vigilant. Verify information before sharing,” the statement added.
