By Stella Odueme
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has cautioned Nigerians against fraudulent recruitment advertisements and fake appointment letters being circulated by individuals seeking to defraud unsuspecting job seekers.
The Fund, in a public notice dated October 5, 2026, made available to journalis on Tuesday said it was not conducting any recruitment exercise and warned members of the public to disregard employment offers allegedly issued by NSITF, particularly those circulated through social media platforms such as Facebook.
The notice, which was conveyed to the Fund’s Regional and Branch Managers in a memorandum signed by the Executive Director, Administration, Samaila Abdu, Esq., said the fake recruitment scheme was part of attempts by fraudsters to impersonate the organisation.
NSITF urged members of the public not to respond to such advertisements or make payments to individuals claiming to facilitate employment with the Fund.
According to the organisation, it does not demand payment from applicants for employment and does not recruit through unofficial social media platforms or other unauthorised channels.
It explained that whenever legitimate vacancies become available, details would be announced through the Fund’s official communication channels.
“Stay alert, stay safe,” NSITF advised, urging anyone who comes across suspicious recruitment offers or requests for money to refrain from engaging with the perpetrators and report the matter to the appropriate authorities within the Fund.
The management has also directed Regional and Branch Managers to immediately display the warning notice at prominent locations in their offices, including reception areas, entrances and exits, notice boards and SERVICOM desks.
NSITF said the measure was intended to ensure that both staff and members of the public are adequately informed about the fraudulent recruitment activities.
The warning comes amid increasing cases of fake online recruitment schemes targeting job seekers with promises of government employment in exchange for money or personal information.
The Fund therefore advised Nigerians, especially unemployed persons seeking public-sector jobs, to verify all recruitment claims through official NSITF channels before responding or providing personal details.