The National Insurance Commission has cautioned the public against a fake recruitment advertisement being circulated online by unscrupulous individuals claiming to act on behalf of the commission.

The insurance regulator said the advertisement is entirely false, misleading, and was not issued by the commission. It stressed that it has not authorised any recruitment exercise through the platforms referenced in the advert or through any unofficial channels.

In a statement, NAICOM urged the public, especially job seekers, to ignore the fraudulent advertisement and avoid submitting personal information or making any payments in response to the purported recruitment exercise.

The commission warned that cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting employment opportunities to defraud unsuspecting applicants and called on the public to remain vigilant when responding to recruitment-related announcements.

The commission stated, “Our recruitment process remains structured, verified, and strictly bounded by public service guidelines. We are explicitly warning the public that NAICOM does not engage in recruitment through unofficial or unverified online links, and the agency will always publicise legitimate employment opportunities through reputable, authorised traditional media and government channels.”

“We advise everyone to rely solely on the official communication channels of NAICOM, including our verified website and recognised federal government platforms, for authentic information on recruitment and other regulatory activities. Any portal asking for upfront processing fees or unofficial data submissions is outrightly fraudulent.”

The apex insurance regulator also issued a strong warning to those behind the fraudulent recruitment scheme, revealing that relevant law enforcement agencies had been alerted and were working to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.

“The Commission further warns that individuals or groups involved in the dissemination of such fraudulent information are engaging in unlawful activities and may be subject to severe legal consequences. We are working closely with cybercrime units to ensure those exploiting innocent job seekers face the full wrath of the law,” it added.

The commission urged members of the public to promptly report any suspicious recruitment advertisements or attempts to extort money using NAICOM’s name to its official complaint channels or through its verified online communication platforms.