NECO disowns fake recruitment portals, warns teachers against paying fraudsters
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At a glance
- The National Examination Council (NECO) has disowned several fake recruitment portals impersonating the organization.
- These fraudulent portals are asking applicants to upload credentials and make payments for appointments.
- NECO warns the public, especially teachers, against falling victim to these illegal and unauthorized schemes.
The National Examination Council (NECO) has issued a strong warning against fraudulent recruitment portals that are falsely claiming to represent the organization. NECO has officially disowned these websites, stating they are not affiliated with the council in any way.
According to NECO, these fake portals are engaging in deceptive practices. They are reportedly requesting applicants to upload their academic credentials and make payments as part of the appointment process. NECO has explicitly described these actions as false, illegal, and unauthorized.
The council is urging the public, particularly teachers who are often targeted in such scams, to exercise extreme caution. NECO emphasizes that it does not request payments from applicants for employment or appointment purposes. The organization is taking steps to alert potential job seekers and the wider public to prevent them from becoming victims of these fraudsters.
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