The Federal Character Commission has warned Nigerians to beware of fraudsters operating fake social media accounts in the name of its Acting Executive Chairman, Kayode Oladele.
In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Chizea C.C., the FCC said the impostors had created Facebook and WhatsApp accounts using Oladele’s photograph to lure unsuspecting citizens.
According to the Commission, the fraudsters are posing as Oladele to promise job placements and political appointments.
“The Commission hereby wishes to inform the general public that Hon. Kayode Oladele does not own or operate any Facebook or WhatsApp account for the purpose of recruitment, employment, or political appointments,” the statement read.
“Members of the public are strongly advised not to accept any friend requests or engage with such fraudulent accounts in any way. Those who may have already accepted such requests are advised to immediately block and report the fake accounts to the appropriate security agencies to avoid falling victim to online scams.”
The Commission stressed that it remains committed to safeguarding its reputation and protecting Nigerians from deceitful schemes, urging the public to “have nothing to do with these fraudsters.”
