Customs Raises Alarm As Fraudsters Flood Social Media With Fake Auctions, Recruitment
By Frederick Wright
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned Nigerians against the escalating activities of fraudulent entities preying on unsuspecting individuals through social media platforms, falsely doing auctions or recruitment.
Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi said auctions of seized/overtime goods are never conducted via any social media platform, urging Nigeria s not to patronize such people.
Adeniyi, in a statement signed by National Public Relations Officer and Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abdullah Maiwada, said these individuals exploit the public’s trust and ignorance, promoting fictitious auctions and sham recruitment drives supposedly endorsed by our service.
He said: “The service wishes to clarify that auctions of seized/overtime goods are never conducted via any social media platform. Any such claims on social media should be treated as fraudulent and promptly reported.
“All seized/overtime goods have a laid-down Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for disposal in line with the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. It is pertinent to state that the only portal for e-auction in NCS is https://auction.nigeriatradehub.gov.ng”
He revealed the NCS trusted official social media hubs to include: Facebook: CustomsNG; X (Formerly known as Twitter): @CustomsNG; TikTok: @Nigeria_Customs; Instagram: Official_CustomsNG; Threads: Official_CustomsNG; WhatsApp Channel: Nigeria Customs Service; and Youtube: NCBN Media House.
He said: “Our commitment remains unwavering in protecting the public from fraudulent activities.
“We implore all Nigerians to exercise vigilance and prudence when approached with unverified offers or announcements regarding NCS auctions or recruitment.
“Any suspicious activities should be reported to the nearest Customs formation or through our official communication channels listed above for immediate assistance,” Adeniyi stated.
