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INEC Alerts Public to Fake Recruitment Scams Online

9/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warns of a fake recruitment scam on social media, directing applicants to the fraudulent site inecrecruitment.com.
INEC confirms it is not conducting any recruitment and urges public vigilance.
The National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) is also a scam, misleading individuals into paying for fake NIN verification services.
The fraudulent NAPEP site, napep-gov.ng, has been active since April 2025, falsely claiming government affiliation.
The public should rely on verified government websites, such as nassp.gov.ng, for accurate information.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, Nigeria's National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) initiated the National Identification Number (NIN) program to improve citizen verification and combat identity fraud. However, scams exploiting this initiative, such as fake NIN verification services, have emerged, prompting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue warnings. These challenges underscore the ongoing need for enhanced digital security and public awareness in Nigeria.

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Story summary

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warns of a fake recruitment scam on social media, directing applicants to the fraudulent site inecrecruitment.com.
INEC confirms it is not conducting any recruitment and urges public vigilance.
The National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) is also a scam, misleading individuals into paying for fake NIN verification services.
The fraudulent NAPEP site, napep-gov.ng, has been active since April 2025, falsely claiming government affiliation.
The public should rely on verified government websites, such as nassp.gov.ng, for accurate information.

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