The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised the alarm over a fake Facebook account being operated in the name of its Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, warning the public to beware of online fraudsters.
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In a statement released in Abuja on Friday by ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government revealed that scammers are using the fraudulent account to lure unsuspecting Nigerians with fake promises of contracts, financial rewards, and requests for help.
“This fraudulent account is being used to spread false information, promise contracts, solicit help, and offer enticing rewards to unsuspecting members of the public,” the statement read.
Ebienfa firmly dissociated the ministry and its officials from the impersonation, stating that the Permanent Secretary does not operate any social media account and that any such communication is fraudulent and dangerous.
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“The Ministry firmly disassociates itself from this impersonation and urges the public to disregard any messages from the fake account, which is not an official channel.”
The ministry advised the public not to engage with the fake account and report any suspicious activity. It also assured that collaboration was ongoing with security agencies and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to track, investigate, and shut down the account permanently.
“We are committed to protecting citizens from digital fraud and ensuring transparency and integrity in all public communication channels,” Ebienfa emphasized.
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This warning comes amid a rise in digital impersonation schemes targeting government officials, a growing concern across Nigeria’s cyberspace.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to transparency and public safety while urging citizens to report any attempts to defraud them in the name of the ministry or its officials.
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