- Scam website is advertised on Facebook, directing users to a different site.
- NELFund warned against engaging with the site or providing personal info.
A warning has been issued by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) about a fraudulent website impersonating the organization to scam individuals seeking visa sponsorships.
The fund said this fake website falsely promises foreign visa sponsorship, but has no affiliation with them.
The scam website is being advertised on Facebook and directs users to a different website.
NELFund’s head of PR confirmed that the website is illegally using NELFund’s name and logo.
He said NELFund’s sole purpose is to provide educational loans to eligible Nigerian students studying in Nigeria.
He stated that the organization does not offer visa sponsorships or related services, and any claims to the contrary are entirely false.
Ayitogo said the website, being promoted on Facebook, redirected users to a site called “labari.com.ng”.
He clarified that NELFund has no affiliation with such a website or any similar scheme.
“NELFund’s mission is solely to provide educational loans to eligible Nigerian students to further their academic pursuits within Nigeria,” Ayitogo said.
“NELFund does not offer visa sponsorships or related services, and any claims to the contrary are entirely false and misleading.”
Ayitogo added that the fraudulent website was using the NELFund logo without authorisation to deceive the public.
He said the fund strongly advises Nigerians to refrain from engaging with the site or providing any personal info.
Ayitogo said NELFund is steps to address the situation, having reported the matter to the appropriate authorities for further investigation.
“We urge the public to rely solely on the information provided through NELFund’s official channels, including the website, www.nelf.gov.ng and verified social media accounts,” the PR head said.
“Any communication from NELFund will be through these channels, and the public is encouraged to verify any suspicious information directly with us.”
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