The Nigeria Customs Service has warned the public against fake documents circulating on social media that claim to list screening dates for shortlisted candidates in its ongoing recruitment process. A statement posted on the Service's verified X account on Wednesday described the documents as fraudulent and emphasized they did not originate from the NCS. The fake notices, which were stamped "FAKE" in the official post, listed screening schedules set for early June 2026 across various zones, along with specific dress codes and identification requirements. The Service urged applicants and the general public to disregard the messages and only rely on information from official NCS communication channels.
The alert follows earlier updates in May 2026, when the Service opened a portal for shortlisted candidates to complete final screening updates, with a deadline of May 10. The recruitment exercise, covering the 2024/2025 cycle, has included stages such as application, Computer-Based Testing, and profile updates. The NCS reiterated that the entire process is free and warned against making payments to any individual or group for recruitment-related services. Scammers have repeatedly exploited public eagerness for updates, especially given delays in the process. The Service has consistently issued alerts to prevent applicants from falling victim to fraudulent schemes.
The Nigeria Customs Service is responding to fake recruitment notices only after scammers have circulated detailed screening schedules with exact dates and venues. The fact that fraudsters were able to produce documents stamped and formatted to mimic official releases exposes serious gaps in how recruitment information is managed and communicated. Thousands of applicants remain in limbo, forced to navigate a process where even the fakes look more official than the real updates. This delay and lack of clear communication continue to create fertile ground for exploitation.
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