Customs warn public about fake car auctions online
The Nigeria Customs Service has alerted the public to a fraudulent social media account falsely claiming to conduct vehicle auctions. According to a statement on its official X handle, the Service clarified that the scam did not originate from them. The NCS emphasized that an officer’s image is being misused in this impersonation scheme. They urged people to avoid making payments and to report the fake account.
What we know
- The Nigeria Customs Service warned about a scam account impersonating them and conducting fake car auctions online.
- The Service stated that the claims and auctions did not originate from the NCS.
- An officer’s image is being used without authorization as part of the scam.
- The NCS advised the public to ignore such messages, not make payments, and report suspicious accounts.
- The Service recommended relying only on its verified channels for accurate information.
