Military Pension Board raises fraud alert, warns next of kin not to divulge sensitive information

The Military Pension Board (MPB) in Nigeria has issued a stern warning to military pensioners and their next of kin (NOKs) regarding a rise in fraudulent activities. The board is cautioning individuals against divulging sensitive personal and financial details to unscrupulous elements seeking to exploit pension-related processes for illicit gains.

According to a statement released on Wednesday by Squadron Leader Aliyu Mohammed, the Public Relations Officer of the MPB, several individuals have been contacting pensioners under various pretenses. These fraudsters often promise to facilitate loans, process benefits, or offer other financial services in exchange for confidential information.

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The Board has received reports that some of these individuals are demanding personal details such as Bank Verification Numbers (BVN), National Identification Numbers (NIN), bank account details, ATM card information, and other confidential data. Pensioners are hereby strongly advised not to disclose such information to any individual, group, or platform that is not officially authorised by the Military Pensions Board.

The MPB has received reports that these fraudsters are requesting critical data such as Bank Verification Numbers (BVN), National Identification Numbers (NIN), bank account details, and ATM card information. Pensioners are strongly advised not to share such data with any individual, group, or platform not officially authorized by the Military Pensions Board.

Squadron Leader Mohammed clarified that the MPB does not engage third parties to collect pensioners' personal or banking information for processing loans, pension payments, gratuities, or any other benefits. Any request for such information from unofficial sources should be treated with extreme caution and promptly reported to the relevant authorities. The board reiterated its commitment to protecting the interests of military retirees and is collaborating with other agencies to combat these fraudulent schemes.

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The Military Pensions Board does not engage third parties to collect pensioners’ personal or banking information for the purpose of processing loans, pension payments, gratuities, or any other benefits. Any request for such information from unofficial sources should be treated with caution and reported to the appropriate authorities.