EFCC disowns TikTok account, warns of scammers

Stanley Ihedigbo

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning to the public, disowning a fake TikTok account claiming to represent the agency.

According to the Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale, the commission cautioned that the account is being operated by scammers, aiming to deceive and defraud unsuspecting individuals.

According to the Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale, the fraudsters used six fake accounts all bearing the logo of the Commission and names of non-existent directorates.

Among the names and logos used for the fraudulent live session are: “EFCC of Nigeria,” “EFCC Lagos,” “EFCC Delta,” “EFCC of Benin,”” EFCC of Jos,” and “EFCC Saga.”

The Commission has no Tik-Tok account and the public is advised to discountenance any such account bearing the insignia of the Commission.