In recent times, there has been a rise in the activities of NYSC scammers targeting unsuspecting prospective corps members (PCMs). These fraudsters exploit the anxiety and eagerness of young graduates preparing for their NYSC year.
By pretending to help influence the posting or relocation of corps members, they lure victims into paying large sums of money. However, once the money is paid, they disappear, leaving the victims with no help.
To Protect Yourself From NYSC Scammers, Here are Tips to Follow
1. Beware of Unsolicited Messages: Scammers often message you without you asking for it. Legitimate services for direct posting and relocation don’t reach out to strangers.
2. Desperation: NYSC scammers are often desperate to get your money and move on to the next victim. They may be persistent with their reminders. Stay vigilant!
3. Inconsistencies in Personal Details: Most scammers use different phone numbers and bank accounts with various names. Watch out for these inconsistencies. Use Truecaller to check phone numbers, and search their details on Google for any red flags. Always verify the authenticity of anyone claiming to offer assistance with NYSC postings or relocations.
4. Impersonators: Some NYSC scammers will impersonate people you know and trust. Verify phone numbers and account details to ensure you’re talking to the right person. Never share personal information or make payments to unverified sources.
5. Be Careful on Social Media: NYSC scammers often monitor social media and WhatsApp groups for potential victims. Don’t share personal details or express desperation online, as scammers are ready to exploit this information.
By following these tips, you can protect yourself from falling victim to NYSC scammers. Stay informed and cautious to safeguard your money and future.
List and Details of Exposed NYSC Scammers
Now that you know how to spot NYSC scammers, see the list of those who were busted in the act:
👉 Ajibola Alamu (impersonator)
This person uses the phone numbers below at different times for conversations with different people. They are also his Whatsapp numbers. He does this by messaging people and pretending to be me (Local Man).
- 08147973451
- 09065542014
- 08029388519
Below are the account details he has given to people at different times.
Ajibola Alamu
4210445440
Zenith Bank
Ajibola Alamu
8029388519
Opay
Opeyemi Oladayo Adebayo
9065542014
Opay
Oderinla Joy Kabirat
0292944440
Wema Bank
He left my Whatsapp group when exposed. Be very careful of this scammer.
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👉 Begging Format – 07068708349
This phone number (+2347068708349) goes about every Whatsapp begging for 500 naira under the pretense that he is sick. He uses a fictitious name of Success Goodluck Oscar. Beware of this scammer.
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👉 Another Beggar – 09046340030
This person +234 904 634 0030 also goes about in people’s DMs begging group members for 500 naira for affidavit. Beware of him/her.
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👉 Begging on a different level – 09137223023, 08163416757
This person who claims to be Esther uses this number +234 913 722 3023 and this +234 816 341 6757 to join Whatsapp groups. He/she copies people’s contact with one number and messages them with another claiming to be sick. Now you might feel that is nothing but this scammer uses this emotional story to gain sympathy from unsuspecting people so they can send money to him/her.
You will notice I’m not particular about the gender. That’s because it is not clear if the scammer is indeed a girl as claimed though the bank account number used in receiving money is a Palmpay account ( 8168256245, Chinwendu Esther Ugboaja) which is another phone number 08168256245. You can do the maths!
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👉 Direct Posting Scammer – 08117794121
This person who introduces himself as Cephas Onoja goes into the DMs of unsuspecting prospective corps members saying that he has an aunty that can help them influence their direct. He said he will help them talk to the woman if they pay him 15k or 20k, depending on how he senses desperation from the victim. The account number he uses is Palmpay, 8117794121 Cephas Ngbede Onoja. Beware of this fraudster!
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👉The Yahoo Investor 🤣 – 07019255132
You know those messages you receive on WhatsApp saying you should invest and get double return of your investment in 30 minutes? That is what this person does!
I wonder who still falls for that idiotic pitch anyway…
The account number she/he uses is Moniepoint, 8074019617 Sidikat Jaffar. Beware of this fraudster!
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This list will be updated whenever there is any busted fraudster. You can send me details of NYSC scammers you have encountered via info@nyscwhatsappgroup.com but be sure to attach verifiable proofs to your claim.