What EFCC Said About the Viral 2026 Recruitment Notice

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reacted to a viral recruitment notice claiming that its 2026 recruitment exercise is currently ongoing

The notice, which spread rapidly across social media platforms and messaging apps, caused confusion among many Nigerians, especially job seekers eager to apply.

EFCC Reacts to Viral Recruitment Claim

In response to the circulating notice, the EFCC publicly addressed the issue through its verified social media platforms. The commission shared the image and clearly labeled it “Fake”, warning Nigerians to be cautious.

The EFCC also added a bold “Beware” caption to the post, making it clear that the recruitment information did not come from the commission.

Details in the Fake Recruitment Notice

The viral notice falsely claimed that “EFCC Recruitment 2026 is now open.” It listed several requirements, including:

• Nigerian citizenship
• Age between 18 and 35 years
• WAEC or NECO certificates
• Good character and medical fitness
• Willingness to serve

The notice also stated that applications were strictly online through the EFCC website and warned applicants not to deal with agents or make payments.

According to the EFCC, these details were deliberately designed to make the fake notice look genuine.

EFCC Clarifies Its Position

The commission has clearly stated that no recruitment exercise is currently ongoing and that it did not release any recruitment advertisement for 2026.

EFCC urged Nigerians to ignore the notice entirely and avoid sharing it further, as spreading false information can help scammers reach more victims.

Warning Against Recruitment Scams

The EFCC warned that fraudsters often use fake recruitment notices to deceive unsuspecting Nigerians, especially during periods of high unemployment.

Members of the public were advised to rely only on recruitment information released through EFCC’s official website and verified social media channels.

How to Stay Safe From Fake Recruitment Notices

To avoid falling victim to scams, Nigerians are advised to:

• Always verify recruitment information from official sources
• Avoid clicking unknown links shared on social media
• Never pay money for job applications or processing
• Report suspicious recruitment posts

Conclusion

The EFCC has made it clear that the viral 2026 recruitment notice is not authentic. Nigerians are encouraged to remain vigilant and wait for official announcements whenever the commission plans to begin any recruitment exercise.

For accurate updates, job seekers should follow only EFCC’s verified communication channels.