Customs warn public against recruitment scams, refute requesting payments
Maureen Aguta
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent emails and messages targeting applicants of its ongoing recruitment process.
The agency described as false the insinuation that it was requesting payment, personal banking details, or other confidential information from applicants.
In a statement released on Friday, the NCS disclosed that all official communications with candidates are conducted solely through its authorised platforms.
The agency urged the general public to remain vigilant and avoid responding to suspicious emails, messages, or calls claiming to represent the NCS.
The NCS advised applicants to disregard such fraudulent messages and report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
The NCS further encouraged the public to report fraudulent activities to the appropriate authorities, stressing the importance of staying vigilant against scammers seeking to exploit unsuspecting individuals.
The NCS reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent recruitment process and encouraged applicants to rely only on information provided through its official communication channels.
The statement read, “The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been drawn to fraudulent emails and messages being sent to applicants of the ongoing recruitment process.
“The NCS urges the general public against responding to such emails, messages, or calls.”
“For the avoidance of doubt, NCS does not request payment, personal banking details, or confidential information from applicants, nor does it engage with candidates through unofficial channels. All communications are conducted exclusively via the NCS’s authorised official platforms,” NCS said.
It said, “Applicants are advised to disregard suspicious messages and report fraudulent activities to the appropriate authorities.
“For further information, please contact us on our help desk line at 0201889889 or 0201889888.”