Dangote group cautions public about impersonation scams
Dangote Industries Limited has alerted the public about a surge in fraudulent activities by people pretending to represent the company or the Dangote family. The company clarified that neither its executives nor family members solicit funds, investments, or personal information through social media. Aliko Dangote and other key figures do not have Facebook or TikTok accounts. The public is urged to ignore suspicious messages and report them to authorities.
What we know
- Dangote Industries Limited warned about impersonators using fake investment offers, business proposals, and charity solicitations to defraud people.
- The company stated that neither Aliko Dangote nor family members like Fatima Aliko Dangote, Mariya Aliko Dangote, and Halima Aliko Dangote request money or information via social media.
- They emphasized that no executives initiate direct contact with individuals for financial or business purposes through social platforms.
- All official communications are made only through verified corporate channels and recognized media.
- The company is working with security agencies to investigate and prosecute those behind these scams, urging the public to report suspicious communications.
