NSITF warns Nigerians over fake recruitment scam, forged appointment letters

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, Vanguard reports.

The warning was contained in a public notice circulated to regional and branch managers via a memorandum dated October 5, signed by Samaila Abdu, Esq., Executive Director, Administration. According to the notice, NSITF said it is not currently recruiting for any position and described employment advertisements circulating on social media, particularly Facebook, as fake, describing it as a growing trend of individuals falsely claiming to represent the Fund.

NSITF urged members of the public to disregard such advertisements and avoid making payments over purported employment opportunities, stressing that it neither charges fees for employment nor conducts recruitment through unofficial social media channels. “Stay alert, stay safe,” the Fund urged, advising Nigerians to report suspicious recruitment advertisements to the appropriate authorities.

As part of measures to safeguard the public, NSITF has directed all Regional and Branch Managers to prominently display the notice at reception areas, entrances, notice boards and SERVICOM desks, urging job seekers to verify every recruitment claim through its official channels before taking any action.