The NYSC, in a disclaimer posted on its verified X handle on Friday, warned corps members, parents and guardians against acting on the purported “URGENT NOTICE: NYSC REDEPLOYMENT,” which urged those with “genuine grounds” to apply and provided phone numbers for assistance.
The fraudulent notice, addressed to “Parents/Guardians,” claimed that the redeployment window was “now open” due to “issues of National Security, Health, and State of the Nation.”
It urged corps members seeking redeployment to apply promptly, claiming this would ensure their “safety, proper placement, and timely completion of service.”
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The notice also directed those seeking assistance to contact two listed phone numbers “ASAP,” stating that valid documents were required and that applications must comply with NYSC guidelines.
In response, the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters labelled the notice “FAKE NEWS” and shared a disclaimer on its verified X account, @officialnyscng, warning the public against the circulating message. The scheme had not disclosed the identities of those behind the fake notice as of the time of filing this report.
The incident is not the first time fraudsters have attempted to exploit the NYSC redeployment process to extort money from unsuspecting corps members and their families.
The NYSC, led by its Director-General, Olakunle Nafiu, has repeatedly warned that deployment and redeployment processes are handled through its official channels. The scheme has also cautioned corps members against dealing with unauthorized agents or individuals offering to process redeployment requests through phone calls or other unofficial means.
Corps members, parents and members of the public are advised to verify purported NYSC communications through the scheme’s official website and verified social media platforms before taking action or making any payments.
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