The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) warns Nigerians about an online scam using a fake “free NIN correction portal.” According to reports from multiple outlets, NIMC alerts the public that a fraudulent social media post is circulating with claims that people can correct their National Identification Number (NIN) details using a free online portal. The commission advises Nigerians to disregard the post and avoid interacting with any links or pages that promise to modify NIN records for free.
While details of the scam’s technical method are not presented in the reports, all sources agree that the threat involves phishing-like tactics designed to trick individuals into clicking suspicious links and potentially exposing personal information. NIMC’s guidance emphasizes protecting data by not engaging with the purported portal and treating such offers with caution.
Overall, the reports present the same message: the real NIN correction process should not be accessed through unofficial or unverified links shared on social media, and citizens should follow NIMC’s official channels for any identity-number-related updates or corrections.
