The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a public advisory cautioning applicants in its ongoing recruitment process to beware of fraudulent emails and messages.
The agency clarified that it does not request payments, personal banking details, or confidential information from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process.
In a statement released on Friday, the NCS reaffirmed that all official communications with applicants are conducted exclusively through its authorised platforms. The agency urged the public to ignore and report any suspicious emails, messages, or phone calls purporting to be from the NCS.
The NCS stressed its commitment to a transparent recruitment process and advised applicants to remain vigilant against scammers seeking to exploit unsuspecting individuals. The agency also encouraged the public to report any fraudulent activities to the appropriate authorities.
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.
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“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.
“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.”
