Amid a surge in recruiting scams, the National Pension Commission urgently warns Nigerians to remain extremely vigilant against scammers. In a statement on its official X (previously Twitter) account on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the commission stressed that con artists are aggressively posing as its officials to ensnare unsuspecting job seekers.
PenCom claims that scammers are contacting people via various means, including emails, direct phone calls, and WhatsApp messaging, and making fraudulent claims about career prospects within the Commission.
“The scammers often create a sense of urgency, claiming a 48-hour deadline to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information,” the commission stated.
PenCom revealed that victims are frequently asked to send private information, including identity numbers and personal records, to a purported "secretary" over WhatsApp. The company called this practice a blatant red flag.
Additionally, the committee cautioned that some of the offenders even pose as the Director-General to give their fraudulent schemes legitimacy.
"Avoid replying to dubious emails or messages on WhatsApp. PenCom advised deleting them right away and not sharing them with anybody else.
The alert coincides with regulators' larger initiatives to combat financial crime. More than 400 bogus investment schemes that targeted gullible Nigerians were recently shut down by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Nigeria's pension sector continues to grow significantly despite these obstacles. As of February 2026, PenCom reported that total pension assets had increased to ₦29.43 trillion due to consistent contributions and successful investment performance.
The commission reaffirmed its commitment to protecting pension funds while advising Nigerians to exercise caution and verify any correspondence related to their jobs through official channels.