SCAM ALERT: Yemi Esan Cautions Nigerians Over Fake Social Media Accounts
TECH DIGEST – Yemi Esan, head of the civil service of the federation, has warned Nigerians over the existence of fake LinkedIn and Facebook accounts opened in her name.
According to a statement issued by her media office, the warning became necessary following the “rising activities of the scammers and the need to stem their antics”.
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“The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation wishes to draw the attention of the public to fake Facebook and LinkedIn accounts setup using names similar to those of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, alongside her photographs, and which are being promoted with the purpose of deceiving and defrauding unsuspecting individuals,” the statement reads.
“Unfortunately, despite frequent warnings and disclaimers and in some cases, the apprehending and parading of some of these devious elements by law enforcement agencies, unwary members of the public still fall prey to the activities of the scammers through the different impersonating social media accounts.
“Therefore, the issuance of this caveat has become necessary in view of the rising activities of the scammers and the need to stem their antics.”
According to the statement, official information meant for Nigerians from the head of civil service are disseminated through the “official website and Facebook page, which are www.ohcsf.gov.ng and @OHCSFNGR respectively”.
