EFCC dismisses secret recruitment claims, warns Nigerians against fake job portals

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed reports circulating online claiming that the commission has commenced a secret recruitment exercise, describing the information as false and warning members of the public to be cautious of fraudulent recruitment schemes.

The anti-graft agency said it was not responsible for any recruitment announcement being circulated through unofficial platforms, stressing that members of the public should rely only on verified EFCC communication channels for information concerning employment opportunities.

The warning followed the spread of messages on social media platforms and some websites claiming that the EFCC was secretly recruiting new personnel and inviting Nigerians to submit applications through unofficial links.

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The commission cautioned job seekers, especially young Nigerians searching for employment opportunities, against falling victim to fraudsters who use fake recruitment announcements to collect personal information or demand payments from unsuspecting applicants.

The EFCC reiterated that genuine recruitment exercises by government agencies are usually announced publicly through official platforms and recognised media channels, rather than through random social media posts, WhatsApp messages or unauthorised websites.

The commission further advised Nigerians not to provide sensitive personal details, including bank information and identification documents, to individuals or platforms claiming to represent the EFCC without proper verification.

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According to the agency, criminals often take advantage of the high demand for government jobs by creating fake recruitment portals and announcements designed to deceive members of the public.

The EFCC has in previous instances warned Nigerians about fraudulent recruitment schemes using its name, urging citizens to disregard any recruitment information that does not originate from its official communication channels.

The commission also advised members of the public to verify any employment-related information before taking action, adding that official announcements would always be made through recognised EFCC channels.

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The latest warning comes amid growing concerns over online recruitment scams targeting unemployed Nigerians, with fraudsters increasingly using the names and logos of government agencies to make fake opportunities appear genuine.

The EFCC urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and report suspicious recruitment messages to the appropriate authorities to prevent others from being defrauded.

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