Fake Generals’ Photos, Names Used By Fraudsters To Scam Nigerians — Nigerian Army Warns

According to Ireporter Online, the Nigerian Army has alerted members of the public to the activities of fraudsters operating fake social media accounts impersonating senior military officers, particularly on Facebook.

The Army, in a statement released on Sunday via its official X handle, disclosed that scammers had cloned the identity of the Deputy Chief of Standards and Evaluation (Army), Major General Raymond Utsaha, while also using the photograph of the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Major General Bamidele Alabi, to lend credibility to their schemes.

It noted that the fake accounts were deliberately created with the intent to deceive and defraud unsuspecting Nigerians through false representations and unauthorized online interactions.

The statement categorically described the accounts as fraudulent, stressing that they were designed for malicious purposes aimed at exploiting members of the public.

The Army further cautioned citizens to ignore any friend requests, messages, financial demands, or unofficial engagements originating from such platforms, reiterating that senior military officers do not conduct official business, request funds, award contracts, or handle sensitive matters via personal social media accounts.

It urged the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious online activities to relevant security agencies, adding that it will continue to monitor and take action against individuals involved in cyber impersonation and related fraud.