“Beware Of Fake Social Media Vehicle Auction Account” – NCS To Nigerians

Nigeria Customs Service

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned the public of a fake Instagram account, J. O. Attah Autos, running vehicle auctions and falsely claiming affiliation with the service. The NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, recently gave the warning via a press statement in Abuja.

According to him, the Instagram page with the handle @nigeriacustoms001 features discounted pictures of vehicles with a phone number attached, and it targets potential buyers who are unaware of the fraud.

Describing the social media account as fraudulent, NCS urged Nigerians to rely on the official communication channels for accurate and reliable information.

His words, “The NCS wishes to state clearly that this claim is false and did not originate from the service.

The officer whose image is being used is not involved in any car sales on social media, and the account is an act of impersonation intended to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

Members of the public are strongly advised to disregard such messages, refrain from making any payments, and report the account for further action.”

WOW.