PENCOM warns Nigerians against online job recruitment scams

PENCOM has warned Nigerians about rising online recruitment scams targeting job seekers nationwide. Earlier this week, the Commission revealed scammers use WhatsApp, emails, and phone numbers to create false urgency, claiming 48-hour deadlines to pressure victims into sharing personal details. A major red flag is when fraudsters request confidential documents be sent to a mysterious 'secretary' via WhatsApp. Some scammers even impersonate the PENCOM Director-General to add credibility to their deceitful claims.

PENCOM advises the public to immediately delete suspicious messages and refrain from sharing personal information with unknown contacts. The Commission continues monitoring developments closely to protect Nigeria's pension assets from fraudulent schemes.

How do you verify if a job opportunity is legitimate before sharing personal information? This follows recent SEC crackdown that shut down over 400 fraudulent investment schemes.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/04/14/pencom-warns-nigerians-against-job-recruitment-scam/