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‘419ers’ defraud people using EFCC boss’ phone number

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised the alarm that criminals have cloned the phone number of its Chairman, Ibrahim Magu.

The EFCC also alleged that the criminals have been using the cloned number to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians.

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The agency in a statement issued by its spokesman, Wilson Uwajuren, said the suspects are already being trailed for appropriate punishment, adding that Nigerians should be aware of the suspects.

Uwajuren, who noted that the fraudsters had successfully impersonated Magu and extorted money from members of the public, said: “For the avoidance of doubts, the EFCC Chairman and, indeed, all officials of the agency, do not solicit for nor accept payments/gratification from persons or organisations under any guise.”

 

 

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