NIS Alerts Nigerians to Fake Recruitment Websites, Warns Job Seekers

NIS Alerts Nigerians to Fake Recruitment Websites, Warns Job Seekers

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians, especially job seekers, over the growing circulation of fake recruitment websites and online notices falsely claiming to offer employment opportunities with the Service.

In a public advisory, the NIS cautioned that fraudsters are using unauthorised websites, social media posts and online links to deceive unsuspecting applicants, often requesting personal information or money under the guise of a recruitment exercise.

The Service clarified that no recruitment exercise is currently ongoing and stressed that it has not authorised any website, agent or individual to conduct recruitment on its behalf. According to the NIS, all legitimate recruitment announcements are made strictly through official government channels and recognised platforms.

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NIS warned members of the public against clicking suspicious links, filling online forms on unverified platforms, or making any form of payment for job placement, noting that genuine NIS recruitment is free and transparent.

The Service further urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and to always verify recruitment information before taking action. It advised job seekers to rely only on updates published via official NIS communication channels and other approved government outlets.

Reaffirming its commitment to protecting citizens from fraud, the NIS said it is working with relevant authorities to identify and clamp down on individuals and groups behind recruitment scams targeting desperate job seekers.

NIS Alerts Nigerians to Fake Recruitment Websites, Warns Job Seekers