The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has cautioned Nigerians against fake recruitment advertisements and fraudulent appointment letters circulating on social media, warning job seekers not to fall victim to employment scams.
The Fund disclosed that it was not currently conducting recruitment, describing job advertisements circulating on social media, particularly Facebook, and purportedly linked to the agency as fraudulent.
The warning was contained in a public notice issued by the NSITF management and circulated to its regional and branch managers.
According to the Fund, the fake advertisements are part of a growing pattern in which fraudsters falsely claim to represent the agency to deceive unsuspecting members of the public seeking employment.
The NSITF urged job seekers to disregard such advertisements and avoid making payments to individuals or groups claiming to offer employment opportunities within the organisation.
It emphasised that recruitment into the Fund is free and that applicants are not required to pay money to secure employment.
The agency also clarified that legitimate vacancies, whenever available, would be announced through its recognised official communication channels.
“All genuine employment opportunities, whenever available, will be communicated through our official channels,” the Fund stated.
The NSITF further advised members of the public who encounter suspicious job advertisements, fake appointment letters or requests for recruitment-related payments to refrain from engaging with the perpetrators.
It also encouraged the public to report suspected fraudulent activities to the appropriate authorities within the organisation.
As part of efforts to prevent further deception, the Fund’s management directed all regional and branch managers to display the warning notice prominently at strategic locations within their offices.
The directive is intended to increase public awareness of the fraudulent recruitment schemes and help protect job seekers from financial losses.
The warning comes amid concerns over employment-related fraud, in which unsuspecting applicants may be deceived into paying fees or disclosing personal information in exchange for fictitious job offers.
The NSITF reiterated that members of the public should rely on its official communication channels for accurate information about employment opportunities and exercise caution when responding to recruitment messages circulated online.
