The Centre for the Defence of Foreign Exchange and Inland Border Security (CDFIB) has sounded a critical alarm targeting thousands of Nigerian job seekers applying for positions with the Nigeria Immigration Service and Federal Fire Service.
Major Recruitment Scam Uncovered
In an official statement released recently, CDFIB exposed sophisticated fraudulent schemes designed to exploit desperate job applicants. The organization revealed that scammers are actively circulating fake employment letters and demanding illegal payments from unsuspecting candidates.
How the Scam Operates
The fraudulent activities include:
- Fake appointment letters being distributed to applicants
- Unauthorized requests for payment in exchange for employment
- Impersonation of government officials and recruitment agents
- Creation of fake recruitment portals and communication channels
Official Statement from CDFIB
The CDFIB categorically stated: "We wish to inform the general public that the CDFIB does not issue employment letters to applicants seeking jobs with the Nigeria Immigration Service or Federal Fire Service. Any such documents circulating are fraudulent and should be disregarded."
Protect Yourself from Employment Fraud
Job seekers are advised to take the following precautions:
- Verify all employment offers through official government channels
- Never make payments for job applications or appointments
- Report suspicious recruitment activities to authorities immediately
- Cross-check information with the official websites of the respective agencies
Growing Concern for Nigerian Job Seekers
This warning comes at a time when unemployment rates remain high in Nigeria, making job seekers particularly vulnerable to sophisticated employment scams. The CDFIB emphasized that legitimate government recruitment processes follow transparent procedures and never require unauthorized payments.
The organization has urged victims of these scams to come forward and report their experiences to help authorities track down and prosecute the perpetrators.
