The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned Nigerians about a fake social media post promoting a so-called free portal for correcting National Identification Number (NIN) records.
This warning was shared in a public advisory on the commission’s X account on Tuesday.
In the advisory, the commission called the message and its links a phishing scheme that aims to steal personal information from unsuspecting Nigerians.
NIMC advised people to ignore the post and not click on any suspicious links that claim to offer free changes to NIN details.
The commission stated that all requests for updates or corrections to NIN records should only go through its approved self-service platform, which is available on the official NIMC website.
It urged citizens to use its verified communication channels for information about NIN enrolment, changes, and other identity management services.
According to NIMC, the online portal being shared has no connection to the commission and should not be trusted.
The commission assured Nigerians that the National Identity Database is safe and protected from unauthorized access.
“We assure citizens that the National Identity Database is secure and fully protected,” NIMC said.
The commission urged the public to stay alert and avoid engaging with suspicious online links.
It reiterated its commitment to protecting citizens' identity data and keeping the country’s identity management system secure.
NIMC also encouraged people to report any suspicious messages, websites, or activities that falsely claim to be affiliated with the commission to the right authorities.
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