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George Akume, the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF),  has warned the public against fake appointments being advertised by suspected fraudsters.

In a statement on Tuesday, Segun Imohiosen, head of information at the SGF’s office, said there have been reports about some “unscrupulous elements” trying to swindle unsuspecting individuals by promising fake appointments for a fee.

Imohiosen asked Nigerians to disregard information about such appointments and warned the fraudsters to desist from luring Nigerians.

“The SGF described as false the information circulating on social media, emails, text messages, and other outlets urging members of the public to submit their curriculum vitae at a fee, to a non-existing desk at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, to facilitate their selection for various federal government appointments,” the statement reads.

“The culprit has been using the name of the former Director Information, Willie Bassey, and these fraudulent contacts; Aliyu Isah; +234 9168487156, +234 8035557865 and email; [email protected], among others to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians.

”The general public is by this notice advised to be wary of the perpetrators of these dubious activities and their cohorts; and disregard such information being peddled around.

“Any official enquiry and clarification should follow the official communication channels of the OSGF via osgf.gov.ng and [email protected].

“In view of the above, the SGF warns peddlers of such fraudulent requests to desist forthwith from using the Office to fleece unsuspecting members of the public or face the wrath of the law.”