The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo, has warned members of the public against a fraudulent recruitment notice circulating on social media, saying it did not authorize any hiring exercise for the position of Mortuary Attendant and urging applicants not to share personal information or make payments to fraudsters.
The management described the circulating advert as fake, stressing that it was not issued through any official channel of the hospital and forms part of an emerging pattern of recruitment scams designed to exploit job seekers.
The warning was issued on Saturday through the hospital’s Public Relations Unit after the false announcement gained traction online and began attracting public attention.
Hospital distances itself from viral recruitment notice
According to the management, the fake advert, titled “Federal Medical Center, Taraba State – Public Announcement,” falsely invited interested applicants to submit applications for a mortuary attendant position at the Jalingo-based federal health institution.
The centre said the publication was entirely unauthorized and did not originate from its management.
Officials explained that the hospital has established procedures for announcing employment opportunities and that no recruitment exercise matching the details contained in the viral notice had been approved.
The management therefore advised the public to disregard the publication in its entirety.
Public urged not to contact phone number in fake advert
Beyond dismissing the recruitment notice, FMC Jalingo specifically cautioned people against interacting with individuals behind the fraudulent publication.
The hospital warned applicants not to call the telephone number displayed in the fake advert, submit personal information or pay any money under the belief that it is connected to an employment process.
According to the management, genuine recruitment exercises conducted by federal institutions follow official procedures and are not initiated through unauthorized social media notices demanding private communication with unknown individuals.
“The Centre has neither authorised nor announced such recruitment through the circulating notice,” the statement said.
Officials urged prospective job seekers to exercise caution before responding to online employment offers claiming to represent government institutions.
Recruitment scams remain a growing concern
The latest warning highlights the continued rise in recruitment fraud targeting unemployed Nigerians and individuals seeking opportunities within federal institutions.
Fraudsters frequently impersonate government agencies, hospitals, universities and ministries by circulating professionally designed advertisements that appear authentic at first glance.
Many of those fake notices promise immediate employment while requesting registration fees, processing charges or personal documents that can later be used for fraudulent purposes.
Cybersecurity experts have repeatedly advised applicants to verify recruitment announcements through official institutional websites and recognised communication channels before responding.
The growing use of social media platforms has made such scams easier to distribute, often allowing false information to spread rapidly before institutions become aware of it.
Official channels remain the only source of recruitment information
FMC Jalingo emphasized that any legitimate employment opportunity would be communicated through the hospital’s official communication platforms.
Management advised members of the public to rely solely on verified announcements released directly by the institution rather than information shared through unofficial social media accounts or messaging platforms.
Officials stressed that following verified channels remains the safest way to avoid becoming victims of recruitment fraud.
The hospital also noted that official announcements provide clear application procedures and do not require applicants to engage with unauthorized individuals outside established processes.
Management promises action against fake publication
The medical centre said it is aware of the widespread circulation of the false recruitment notice and has begun taking appropriate steps to address the situation.
Although the statement did not specify the measures being pursued, institutions in similar situations often work with relevant authorities to investigate those responsible for impersonating government establishments.
Officials encouraged members of the public to remain vigilant and help prevent others from falling victim by reporting suspicious recruitment advertisements claiming to represent FMC Jalingo.
The hospital also appealed to those who encounter similar notices to verify them before sharing them with friends, relatives or job seekers.
Protecting job seekers from fraud
The incident serves as another reminder of the need for greater caution when applying for employment opportunities online.
Experts recommend that applicants avoid making advance payments for government jobs, verify vacancies through official institutional platforms, confirm contact details before responding and report suspicious recruitment offers to the appropriate authorities.
As employment opportunities remain highly sought after across Nigeria, scammers continue exploiting the urgency of job seekers by creating convincing but fraudulent advertisements.
FMC Jalingo says its latest warning is intended to protect the public from financial loss and identity theft while ensuring that genuine information about the institution reaches citizens through verified official channels only.
The management reiterated that no mortuary attendant recruitment is currently being conducted through the circulating notice and urged everyone to ignore the fraudulent publication as investigations into the matter continue.
