The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned Nigerians against fake and AI-generated employment letters being circulated in the name of the commission.
The NUPRC also cautioned members of the public against fraudsters allegedly demanding money from unsuspecting job seekers under the guise of helping them secure employment with the commission.
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 individuals unknown to the organisation.
It also said some criminal elements had been extorting money from members of the public while falsely claiming to have connections that could secure jobs 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 employment-related information before taking any 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 it had received reports 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.”
No ongoing recruitment
The NUPRC stated categorically that it currently has no recruitment exercise ongoing.
“The NUPRC states categorically that there is no ongoing recruitment exercise at the Commission,” it said.
The commission explained that whenever it decides to recruit, the process will be conducted strictly in line 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 anyone requesting money or presenting questionable employment documents purportedly issued by the commission.
The warning comes as the commission investigates the reported activities of suspected fraudsters through the relevant law enforcement agencies.
