The Nigeria Revenue Service has cautioned members of the public against a fake recruitment notice making the rounds on social media and other online platforms, which claims to offer employment opportunities within the agency.

In a public notice, the NRS said the advertisement, titled “Federal Inland Revenue Service – FIRS Job Vacancy – Replacement,” is fake and did not come from the Service.

The agency explained that the notice directs applicants to submit their details through an email address that has no connection with the NRS.

It stated that it has neither started nor authorised any recruitment exercise, and has not appointed any individual, consultant, agent or third party to recruit on its behalf.

“The NRS wishes to state categorically that the notice is fraudulent and did not emanate from the Nigeria Revenue Service.”

The Service also reminded the public that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has been succeeded by the Nigeria Revenue Service, and advised Nigerians to be wary of any recruitment announcements issued in the name of FIRS.

“Accordingly, any purported recruitment notice issued in the name of FIRS should be treated with caution and independently verified.”

The NRS urged job seekers and members of the public to ignore the notice and be careful when responding to recruitment advertisements, messages, links or other communications claiming to come from the agency.

It specifically warned against making payments or sharing personal and financial information in response to the purported recruitment exercise.

“The public is further advised not to make any payment, disclose personal or financial information, or submit certificates, identification documents or other documentation in response to the purported recruitment exercise.”

The agency stressed that any genuine recruitment exercise by the Nigeria Revenue Service would be announced through its official website and other authorised communication channels.

“Any legitimate recruitment exercise undertaken by the Nigeria Revenue Service will be formally communicated through the Service’s official website and authorised communication channels.”

The NRS also encouraged Nigerians to confirm recruitment-related information through official channels before taking any action, and called on the public to report suspicious recruitment communications to the appropriate authorities.

The warning comes amid a rise in online recruitment scams in Nigeria, where fraudsters impersonate government agencies and private organisations to obtain money and personal information from unsuspecting job seekers.

Government agencies routinely advise applicants that official recruitment exercises do not require payment and are announced through verified communication channels.