NSITF exposes fake recruitment scam, cautions Nigerians against fraudsters
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has issued a public warning over the spread of fraudulent employment advertisements and forged appointment letters being used by scammers to deceive job seekers. The post…
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) is a federal government agency that manages the Employee Compensation Scheme, providing social security cover for workers in the public and private sectors who suffer injury, disability or death arising from employment. As a well-known government establishment, it is a frequent target for impersonation by fraudsters who exploit its name and the promise of stable government jobs to deceive unsuspecting Nigerians, particularly amid high unemployment levels that drive intense competition for public sector openings.
Fake recruitment scams of this nature typically involve bogus job advertisements, forged appointment letters, and demands for payment in exchange for guaranteed employment, often circulated through social media and messaging platforms. Both Vanguard and Tribune Online report that NSITF has moved to distance itself from such activity, cautioning the public against the circulation of fraudulent employment ads and fake appointment letters bearing its name. Neither report provides details on the scale of the scam, the number of victims affected, or whether the agency has initiated any law enforcement action against those behind the scheme.