Fake FIRS Recruitment Notice Circulates Online, NRS Raises Alarm

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has warned Nigerians to disregard a fake recruitment notice circulating online in the name of the defunct Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

The Service issued the warning in a public notice titled “Fraudulent Recruitment Notice” published on its official X account on Monday.

According to the NRS, the fraudulent notice, titled “Federal Inland Revenue Service – FIRS Job Vacancy – Replacement,” has been circulated across social media and other online platforms.

The notice reportedly claims to advertise employment opportunities and directs interested applicants to submit their details through the email address [recruit@replacementnhrmt.org](mailto:recruit@replacementnhrmt.org).

However, the NRS said the recruitment advert did not originate from the agency.

“The NRS wishes to state categorically that the notice is fraudulent and did not emanate from the Nigeria Revenue Service,” the Service said.
The agency also reminded Nigerians that the FIRS had been succeeded by the NRS.

It urged members of the public to exercise caution and independently verify any recruitment information purportedly issued in the name of the former tax agency.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the NRS has not authorised or commenced the recruitment exercise referenced in the notice and has not appointed or authorised any individual, agent, consultant or third party to conduct any recruitment exercise on its behalf,” the agency stated.

The NRS advised Nigerians not to respond to the fraudulent advert or click on links associated with it.

It stressed that any genuine recruitment exercise by the agency would be officially announced through its website and other authorised communication channels.

The Service therefore urged job seekers and members of the public to verify recruitment-related information through its official platforms before providing personal information or taking any action.