The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has warned the public to disregard a fraudulent FIRS recruitment advertisement circulating online under the name of the now-defunct Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
The agency issued the warning on Monday via a public notice titled “Fraudulent Recruitment Notification,” posted to its official X account.
According to the NRS, the fake announcement—captioned “Federal Inland Revenue Service – FIRS Job Vacancy – Replacement”—has been shared across various social media channels and digital platforms.
The revenue authority noted that the notice falsely claims to offer employment opportunities and directs job seekers to submit personal details to recruit@replacementnhrmt.org.
However, the NRS said the recruitment advert did not originate from the agency.
“The NRS wishes to state categorically that the notice is fraudulent and did not emanate from the Nigeria Revenue Service,” the Service said.
Additionally, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) emphasized that the FIRS has been officially replaced by the NRS, advising citizens to exercise caution and independently verify any employment announcements associated with the former tax authority.
The service urged job seekers and the general public not to respond to the fraudulent FIRS recruitment advert or interact with any embedded links.
It clarified that all authentic recruitment exercises will be formally announced through its official website and verified public communication channels.
Consequently, the NRS reiterated that individuals should verify the authenticity of job listings via its official platforms before disclosing personal data or taking further action.
Backstory…
Recall that in August, similar fraudulent NAMA recruitment adverts were also spotted across social media. Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, subsequently distanced itself from any purported recruitment exercise, urging members of the public to disregard such notices.
The revenue agency clarified that it is not currently conducting any recruitment drive, warning that any individual or entity claiming to offer employment, facilitate hiring, or issue appointment letters on its behalf is operating without authorization.
In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Dr. Abdullahi Musa, the agency urged job seekers to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to fraudsters masquerading as representatives of the organization.
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