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  • FRSC Warns Motorists Against Fake Traffic Offence Messages

    FRSC Warns Motorists Against Fake Traffic Offence Messages

    Precious Nwonu, Enugu

    The Federal Road Safety Corps has cautioned motorists and other members of the public against fraudulent text messages claiming that recipients have been recorded for new road traffic offences.

    The Corps said the messages were part of a scam designed to deceive unsuspecting individuals into visiting a fake website created to impersonate the FRSC.

    The warning was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri.

    According to the FRSC, the fraudulent messages are being circulated through mobile phones and social media platforms.

    The messages reportedly create a sense of urgency by informing recipients that a traffic offence had been recorded against them and directing them to a link to view the alleged offence.

    The Corps said the website linked to the messages was fraudulent and had no connection with the FRSC.

    It urged motorists who receive such notifications to disregard the links and verify any traffic offence through the agency’s recognised communication channels.

    The FRSC warned that clicking on the links could expose victims to attempts to steal sensitive personal and financial information.

    It specifically advised members of the public not to provide banking details, passwords, card information, driver’s licence details, vehicle registration information or other confidential data through the suspicious platforms.

    The Corps also urged recipients of the fraudulent messages to preserve the evidence, avoid further communication with the senders and report the scam through the appropriate authorities.

    It reminded motorists that its national toll-free contact number is 122 and advised members of the public to rely on the agency’s official website and established communication channels for information relating to traffic offences.

    The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, directed that motorists and other members of the public be adequately sensitised about the fraudulent scheme.

    Mohammed urged Nigerians to adopt a “stop, verify, report” approach whenever they receive unsolicited messages claiming to be from the FRSC.

    The Corps also warned individuals behind the scheme against using its name, insignia and digital platforms to defraud members of the public.

    It said it would collaborate with relevant law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies to identify and prosecute those responsible for the fraudulent activities.

  • Army Raises Alarm Over Fake 92 Regular Recruitment Notice, Warns Job Seekers

    Army Raises Alarm Over Fake 92 Regular Recruitment Notice, Warns Job Seekers

    Precious Nwonu, Enugu

    The Nigerian Army has issued a strong warning to citizens regarding a fraudulent recruitment advertisement currently spreading across various social media platforms. The deceptive publication falsely claims that the online application portal for the 92 Regular Recruitment Intake has officially opened.

    In an official statement released on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Captain AU Hammanga, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the Directorate of Recruitment, explicitly debunked the viral post. The military authorities urged the public to completely disregard the false announcement.

    “The publication is false and should be disregarded in its entirety,” the Army stated.

    Officials emphasized that the military follows a strict, structured protocol when launching enlistment exercises. They advised hopeful candidates to depend solely on verified, official communication channels to get accurate updates and avoid misinformation.

    “The Nigerian Army maintains a clear and official procedure for announcing recruitment exercises and related activities and will duly inform the public through its official channels once the portal for 92 Regular Recruitment Intake is formally opened,” the statement said.

    This urgent public notice arrives amidst growing fears that sophisticated syndicates and fraudsters are using the fake job advertisement to scam vulnerable job seekers, potentially swindling unsuspecting applicants out of their hard-earned money.

    Reassuring the nation, the military command reiterated that its enlistment frameworks are built on integrity, openness, and merit.

    “The Nigerian Army remains committed to transparency and professionalism in all recruitment processes,” it stated.

    Furthermore, the Army strongly cautioned the public against falling prey to these criminal recruitment syndicates. Prospective applicants were strictly advised to cross-check and verify the validity of any military job information through official army outlets before attempting to submit personal documents or making any financial payments.

    The Nigerian Army implored everyone to entirely ignore the viral social media post until a legitimate, official declaration is formally broadcasted concerning the start of the 92 Regular Recruitment Intake.