FG warns of fake ₦50,000 allowance registration scam
The Federal Government has alerted citizens about a scam involving fake ₦50,000 allowance registrations. Individuals are urged to be cautious and report any suspicious activities.
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has denied claims that it has commenced registration for a purported ₦50,000 National Support Allowance.
The ministry, in a public notice posted on its official X handle on Sunday, described messages, links and websites advertising the alleged programme as fraudulent.
It urged Nigerians to disregard such claims and verify information only through official government channels.
"The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has NOT commenced registration for any ₦50,000 National Support Allowance," the ministry said.
It added, "Disregard fraudulent messages, links and websites claiming otherwise. Verify any info only through official govt channels."
The alert is in response to a circulating scam flyer that falsely claims the program is ongoing under President Bola Tinubu's directives.
The fake advertisement, which includes text in Hausa and English, directs victims to a suspicious website (kluspz.com) for applications.
The ministry's warning comes amid heightened concerns over digital fraud targeting vulnerable populations seeking social support.
Similar scams have previously surfaced around programs like N-Power, prompting questions from citizens in replies to the official post.
- Punch Newspapers Original article
