Check Your Emails, Don’t Fall For Job Scammers: NSCDC Warns Applicants:

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The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has warned the general public and applicants in the ongoing 2022 recruitment exercise to beware of job scammers.

In a statement made available to THE WHISTLE On Thursday, Corps spokesman Olusola Odumosu pointed out that messages circulating on different social media platforms by scammers directing applicants to attend a test on January 8 are false.

According to the statement, “The attention of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has been drawn to an erroneously crafted message to applicants regarding the recently announced NSCDC 2022 recruitment exercise circulating in the media, various social media platforms and WhatsApp groups. .

“The Civil Defense, Fire, Correction and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) would like to inform the general public that the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for recruitment into the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) It will take place on January 8. , 2023 in the 36 states of the federation and FCT.”

Odumosu, however, says the agency provides updates on the exam and the venue, adding that the NIS has also advised shortlisted candidates to always check their emails for informed notifications about their aptitude test.

“Nigeria Civil Defense (NSCDC) update on date, place and time of CBT exams. The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Friday advised all candidates shortlisted for the CDCFIB computer-based aptitude test to start checking their email addresses/phones for notifications from their examination centers from midday.

“NSCDC wishes to state clearly and categorically that this message is false, misleading, and a calculated attempt by scammers and cybercriminals to take advantage of the recruitment process to extort money from unsuspecting applicants by causing panic and creating unnecessary tension with said written. until.

“Members of the public and desperate job seekers are hereby warned not to fall victim to extortion and job scams through a grandiose attempt by job scammers to misinform and confuse them into parting with different sums. of money on behalf of helping to shortlist them for the Aptitude Test and Placement at NSCDC.”

He noted that the NSCDC Commanding General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered his staff to go after the people circulating these false messages.

“NSCDC takes this window to send a strong warning to the elements behind the fake news, that the Corps cyber experts have been ordered by Commanding General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, to go after the masterminds of this. False information and very soon they will be brought to light.

“Therefore, scammers are cautioned to be prepared to face the full wrath of the law if they do not desist from this criminal method of amassing wealth at the expense of desperate job seekers who are vulnerable and can easily fall prey to their antics and his Anxiety to get a job.

“The public should be informed that the NSCDC recruitment, enlistment and promotion exercises are coordinated and supervised by the Immigration, Fire, Correction and Civil Defense Service Board (CDCFIB) under the chairmanship of the Minister of the Interior, Ogeni Rauf. Aregbesola”.

In addition, the general public was asked to “remain calm and patient to receive authentic updates and information on the recruitment process.”

He added that all updates on the 2022 recruitment exercise will be officially released and made publicly available by the Board in due course.

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