The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has warned applicants against patronizing fake recruitment sites, saying no fee is being charged for the NIS recruitment.
The Comptroller General, NIS, Mr. Muhammad Babandede, gave the warning in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer ,SPEO, Mr. Sunday James, on Tuesday in Abuja, NAN reports.
Babandede gave the warning while reacting to the reports of fake NIS websites on social media.
“These are fraudsters with the intention of defrauding innocent and unsuspecting Nigerians of their hard-earned money.
“The Service had warned severally and is still warning the public to avoid such fake recruitment offer which is not officially posted on the official NIS website.
“Also, no fee whatsoever is charged for NIS recruitment,” he said.
He also advised the public to disregard the scam posted recently to avoid falling victims to the criminal elements.
According to him, the NIS would always announce its official recruitment and notifications through credible Nigerian dailies and media platforms for the attention of the public.