NAICOM Warns Nigerians Against Fake Accounts Posing As Insurance Commissioner
By Sunday Etuka
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has cautioned members of the public against fraudsters who are using the name and image of the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Ayo Omosehin, to deceive people on social media and other online platforms.
In a public notice signed by its management on Wednesday, the Commission said the impersonators operate through fake social media accounts, messaging apps and other online channels.
According to NAICOM, the fraudsters falsely promise contracts, employment opportunities, approvals and other benefits, then ask victims to make payments into personal accounts or through unofficial channels. They also misuse the Commissioner’s name, image and identity to make their schemes appear genuine.
The Commission stressed that it does not conduct official business, award contracts, offer jobs or request payments through personal social media accounts, private messaging platforms or informal channels. It added that no one is authorised to collect money on behalf of the Commissioner or the Commission for any official purpose.
Members of the public are advised to ignore and report any communication, solicitation or request from unofficial sources claiming to represent the Commissioner for Insurance or NAICOM.
NAICOM reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the public and maintaining a transparent, secure and trustworthy insurance sector in Nigeria.
