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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned the public against a circulating email scam that falsely claims recipients have been selected for employment with the agency and demands payment of N3,354 for job placement processing.
In a Thursday post shared on its official X account, the anti-graft agency published a graphic headed “BEWARE OF FRAUDSTERS,” featuring a screenshot of the fraudulent email stamped “FAKE.”
The fake message, purportedly from “EFCC Employment Support,” addresses recipients as “Dear Aspiring Employee” and claims their application for the 2026/26 employment session has been successfully reviewed and they have been selected.
It instructs them to make a “competitive payment” of N3,354 (three thousand three hundred and fifty-four Naira only) into an account controlled by a purported “revenue collection officer” within two days of receiving the email.
The message further states that confirmation of payment would lead to documentation and training, with job appointment notification to follow within a week.
The EFCC explained that the email is entirely fraudulent, emphasising that recruitment into the agency is absolutely free and that it does not charge any fees for application processing, job placement, documentation or training.
The agency has repeatedly cautioned Nigerians against fraudsters who exploit the high demand for public-sector jobs by impersonating official institutions and soliciting money under false pretences.
It urged members of the public to disregard any unsolicited messages demanding payment in connection with EFCC employment and to rely solely on verified information from the commission’s official website and social media channels.
The EFCC advised anyone who receives such emails or similar messages to report them to the appropriate authorities and avoid making any payments.
