By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a warning to the general public about the existence of fake Facebook accounts impersonating the National Public Relations Officer (PRO), Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada.
According to the service in a statement on Saturday, these accounts, which are not affiliated with the NCS, are being used to scam unsuspecting individuals by sharing false contact details for illegal activities.
The NCS has confirmed that the official and verified Facebook page of the National PRO is marked with a blue verification badge. However, fraudulent individuals have created fake accounts, aiming to deceive the public.
Furthermore, the NCS has been alerted to a fraudster using the phone number +234 706 301 0692 to defraud individuals using the name of the National PRO.
The service reiterates that this number does not belong to the National PRO or any official of the NCS and is not associated with the service.
The NCS urges everyone to report such fake profiles and fraudulent activities to help prevent further scams.