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NIMC warns Nigerians against fake NIN correction portal scam

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  • The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) warns Nigerians about a fraudulent social media post offering free NIN correction.
  • NIMC states the post is a phishing scam designed to steal personal data through malicious links.
  • Nigerians are urged to use only official channels for any National Identification Number updates or corrections.

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians regarding a fraudulent social media post circulating online, which falsely claims a free portal for National Identification Number (NIN) corrections is open.

NIMC warns the public against a fraudulent social media post claiming a Free ‘Correction Portal’ is open via malicious links. This is a phishing scam.

— National Identity Management CommissionThe commission's official warning about the fraudulent social media post.

In a public advisory posted on its X handle on Tuesday, the commission identified the message and its associated links as a phishing scam. NIMC stated that the scam is specifically designed to deceive unsuspecting members of the public and steal their personal data. "NIMC warns the public against a fraudulent social media post claiming a Free 'Correction Portal' is open via malicious links. This is a phishing scam," the commission announced.

NIMC assured citizens that the National Identity Database remains secure and is protected from unauthorized access. The agency urged Nigerians to exercise caution and refrain from interacting with any suspicious links that may appear online. "We assure citizens that the National Identity Database is secure and fully protected," the commission stated.

We assure citizens that the National Identity Database is secure and fully protected.

— National Identity Management CommissionThe commission's statement on the security of the National Identity Database.

For any data modification, update, or correction requests, NIMC strictly advises the public to "Do not click any unauthorized links." Individuals seeking to update or correct their NIN records should exclusively use the official self-service portal or visit authorized enrollment centers nationwide. The commission emphasized verifying all information and updates through its official communication channels.

Do not click any unauthorized links.

— National Identity Management CommissionThe agency's specific advice to the public regarding suspicious links.
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