The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has raised the alarm over fraudulent social media accounts impersonating its Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan.
The Commission, in a statement issued on Thursday, May 21, by the Head, Corporate Communications and Media, Eniola Akinkuotu, said there are currently 15 such fake accounts across social media platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok).
The Commission clarified that Eyesan has only one social media account, which is a verified page on LinkedIn, adding that the matter has been reported to the appropriate authorities for necessary actions.
It urged members of the public to ignore communications from such accounts, adding that it is the work of fraudulent individuals who are impersonating the Commission Chief Executive with the intention of defrauding people.
The statement titled “SCAM ALERT!!!” reads: “The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) hereby issues this disclaimer, alerting the public to the activities of fraudulent individuals posing as the Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, on various social media platforms.
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“So far, 15 of such fake accounts have been identified by the Commission on X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. The matter has also been reported to the appropriate authorities.
“For the sake of clarity, the NUPRC states that Mrs. Eyesan has only one social media account, which is a verified page on LinkedIn.
“The unscrupulous individuals impersonating the Commission Chief Executive with the intention of defrauding members of the public are hereby warned to desist immediately.”
“Anyone who interacts with these fake accounts does so at his or her own risk. For inquiries or clarification on the NUPRC’s activities, visit the Commission’s official website www.nuprc.gov.ng”
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist, scholar and analyst of socioeconomic issues in Nigeria and Africa. He is skilled in energy reporting, business and economy, and holds a master's degree in Mass Communication. He can be reached via @VICTOREZEJA on X