ZAINAB JUNAID
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a disclaimer regarding fake Facebook accounts impersonating the National Public Relations Officer (PRO), Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada.
These fake accounts, according to a statement made available on Saturday, 1 February 2025, are being used to scam innocent Nigerians and share false contact details for illegal activities.
The agency specifically warned against a fraudster using the phone number +234 706 301 0692 to defraud people claiming National PRO’s name.
This number, NCS said is neither affiliated with the NCS nor the National PRO and affirmed that the official and verified Facebook page of the National Public Relations Officer (PRO), AC Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada, is marked with a blue verification badge.
The agency further enjoined the public to always verify all information through their official channels to avoid falling victim to these scams. It also urged the Public to report fake profiles and fraudulent activities to Meta and the appropriate authorities.
“Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to protecting the public and strongly advises verifying all information through our official channels to avoid falling victim to these schemes,” the agency said