The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has alerted the public to a Customs fake recruitment scam involving fraudulent announcements circulating on social media about the alleged final physical screening of candidates for the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise.
Key Highlights:
- Nigeria Customs Service disowns viral recruitment screening notices.
- Fake documents claim physical screening will hold from June 4 to June 15.
- NCS says the announcements did not originate from the agency.
- Applicants advised to rely only on official NCS communication channels.
- Authorities warn job seekers against recruitment scams and misinformation.
The NCS said the widely circulated documents, which claim that candidates who allegedly passed the Computer-Based Test (CBT) are scheduled for physical screening at various locations nationwide, are completely false and should be disregarded.
The fake notices, which feature the official NCS logo and appear professionally designed, claim that screening exercises will take place between June 4 and June 15, 2026. However, the Service has confirmed that no such announcement was issued.
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In an official statement, the Nigeria Customs Service said:
“The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been drawn to fake content currently circulating on social media. The NCS wishes to state clearly that these claims are false and did not originate from the Service. Members of the public are advised to disregard this fake message and rely on updates published through our official communication channels.”
The fraudulent notices directed applicants to appear at designated venues wearing specific outfits, including white shorts and vests for male candidates, brown trousers and white vests for female candidates, as well as white canvas shoes. The notices also listed various documents allegedly required for the exercise.
According to the NCS, these instructions form part of a broader Customs fake recruitment scheme aimed at misleading applicants and exploiting job seekers.
NCS Advises Applicants to Verify Information
The Service urged members of the public, especially recruitment applicants, to verify all information relating to the recruitment process through its official communication platforms.
The NCS stressed that any legitimate recruitment update will be announced only through its verified channels and official website.
Growing Concern Over Recruitment Scams
Recruitment-related fraud has become increasingly common in Nigeria, with scammers often impersonating government agencies and security institutions to deceive unsuspecting job seekers.
The Nigeria Customs Service reiterated that it does not demand payment from applicants during recruitment exercises and warned against individuals or groups claiming to facilitate employment opportunities on behalf of the agency.
Applicants and members of the public have been advised to remain vigilant, avoid sharing personal information with unverified sources, and report suspicious messages to the appropriate authorities.
The Service emphasized that any recruitment announcement not published through its official channels should be treated as fake.
