The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public warning about fraudulent TikTok accounts impersonating the agency.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale clarified in a statement on Thursday that the commission does not operate any TikTok account. He revealed that scammers had organized a live session using the EFCC’s logo to mislead and defraud unsuspecting individuals.
According to the statement, six fake accounts were identified with misleading names such as “EFCC of Nigeria,” “EFCC Lagos,” “EFCC Delta,” “EFCC of Benin,” “EFCC of Jos,” and “EFCC Saga.”
“The Commission has no TikTok account, and the public is advised to ignore any such accounts bearing its insignia,” Oyewale warned.
The EFCC urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
