The National Identity Management Commission has cautioned Nigerians against a viral social media post offering free NIN correction on a fraudulent portal.
The commission in a public advisory issued on Tuesday described the viral post and its accompanying links as a phishing scam designed to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.
“NIMC warns the public against a fraudulent social media post claiming a free ‘Correction Portal’ is open via malicious links. This is a phishing scam,” the commission said.
“We assure citizens that the National Identity Database is secure and fully protected,” the commission stated, urging Nigerians not to interact with suspicious links circulating online.
The agency advised members of the public to rely only on official channels for any data modification, update, or correction requests.
According to NIMC, individuals seeking to update or correct their National Identification Number records should use the official self-service portal or visit authorised enrollment centres nationwide.
NIMC also asked Nigerians to remain vigilant and report suspicious messages claiming to offer identity-related services outside approved platforms.
NIMC’s warning comes amid growing concerns over online scams targeting personal data and identity information, with fraudsters increasingly using fake websites and social media posts to lure victims.
