Claim
A website circulating on social media, https://qpetition.org/NPC-Ad-Hoc-Staff-Recruitment.html, claims to offer recruitment opportunities for the 2025 National Population Census (NPC) Ad-Hoc Staff. The site requests applicants’ personal details and requires them to share the link with others before proceeding.
Verdict: False
The claim is false. This website is fraudulent and not affiliated with the National Population Commission (NPC) or the Nigerian government.
Analysis
1. No Official NPC Recruitment for 2025
The National Population Commission (NPC) has not announced any official recruitment for the 2025 census. Recruitment processes for government agencies, including NPC, are conducted through official government websites and verified channels. The fake website is not listed on any government platform, making its legitimacy questionable.
2. Suspicious Website Address
The URL of the fake website (qpetition.org) does not match the official NPC domain or any recognized government website. The official NPC website is https://nationalpopulation.gov.ng, and all legitimate recruitment processes are handled through approved government portals.
3. Manipulative Application Process
The fraudulent website asks applicants to provide personal information such as:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- State of Origin
- Education Qualification
- Reason for Applying
- Gender
Such information can be used for identity theft, phishing scams, or financial fraud.
4. Forced Sharing – A Common Scam Tactic
After filling in their details, applicants receive a fake congratulatory message, stating that they have qualified for the recruitment. However, before proceeding, they are required to:
- Share the link with five WhatsApp groups or 15 friends to “create awareness.”
- Click on the “SHARE” button to spread the fraudulent website.
This technique is a common strategy used by scammers to spread fake links and gain more victims. Legitimate recruitment processes do not require applicants to share links before proceeding.
5. Fake Verification Process
After sharing the link, applicants are redirected to a fraudulent verification page, where they are asked to:
- Complete unnecessary steps, such as taking a survey, installing an app, or entering their phone number.
- Pay for verification or interview processing, which is a clear attempt to steal money from unsuspecting applicants.
This step is designed to exploit victims by collecting sensitive information, engaging them in paid activities, or redirecting them to more scams.
Conclusion: Avoid This Fake Recruitment Scam
The NPC has not announced any 2025 Ad-Hoc Staff recruitment, and this website is a phishing scam created to steal personal data and money.
DO NOT enter your details on this website.
DO NOT share the fake recruitment link.
VERIFY job offers only through official government channels.
If you receive such messages, report them and warn others. Stay vigilant against online scams.
