EFCC raises alarm over scam mails

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Friday, raised an alarm over suspected activities of fraudsters who disguise as officers of the commission to extort money from the unsuspecting members of the public.

It was also disclosed that the illicit activities were being perpetrated by sending scam mails to individuals.

EFCC spokesman, Tony Orilade in a statement, said the commission had uncovered a number of email addresses, telephone numbers and websites used by unscrupulous persons to perpetrate such fraudulent activities, and is acting on them.

Orilade added that in some instances, the perpetrators send fraudulent emails, letters and make telephone calls to unsuspecting members of the public and, impersonate government officials and organisations.

The commission, therefore, warned the public of these fraudulent activities saying, anyone who enters into any agreement with any such impostor does so at his peril.

It also reiterated that none of its officers will demand for gratification to “kill” an investigation, and no operative will invite a suspect to any location apart from EFCC’s designated offices, which can be found on its website.

EFCC advised members of the public not to send money to any fraudster demanding money in the name of the commission for whatever purpose, and to desist from engaging in any communications with them.

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