The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has warned members of the public against fake and AI-generated employment letters being circulated in the name of the commission.
The commission also cautioned Nigerians against fraudsters allegedly demanding money from unsuspecting members of the public under the guise of helping them secure jobs at the NUPRC.
The warning was contained in a statement issued by the NUPRC Head of Media and Corporate Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu, on X on Tuesday.
According to the commission, it had received reports of fake employment letters bearing the names of people unknown to the organisation.
It also said some criminal elements had been extorting money from members of the public by falsely claiming to have connections that could secure employment at the commission.
The NUPRC said it had reported the activities of the suspected fraudsters to law enforcement agencies for investigation.
The commission urged members of the public to exercise caution and verify any employment-related information before taking action or making payments.
“The NUPRC wishes to inform the general public about the proliferation of fake and AI-generated employment letters bearing the names of persons unknown to the Commission,” the statement said.
The commission added that reports had also reached it that “some unscrupulous and criminal elements have been extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public under the pretext of helping them to secure employment at the Commission.”
The NUPRC said the activities of the suspected fraudsters had been reported to law enforcement agencies, with the commission awaiting the outcome of the investigation.
It, however, stated categorically that there was currently no recruitment exercise ongoing at the commission.
“The NUPRC states categorically that there is no ongoing recruitment exercise at the Commission,” it said.
The commission further explained that whenever it decides to recruit, the process would be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and government regulations.
“However, when the Commission does decide to recruit, it will be done strictly in line with the extant laws and government regulations,” it added.
The NUPRC therefore advised job seekers and other members of the public to be wary of individuals requesting money or presenting questionable employment documents purportedly issued by the commission.
