Aminu Sale – Gombe
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A fraudulent website has been spreading on social media claiming to offer 25,000 Naira conditional cash transfers from the Nigerian government. The website “https://popuyam.com/FG-25K-CONDITIONAL-CASH-TRANSFERS” asks users to share links to check eligibility and register for the purported funds. However, thorough fact-checking shows this website is completely fake and appears to be a phishing scam.
There is no evidence the website is affiliated with the Nigerian government or President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The site claims users need to share the link widely to receive the cash, a common tactic of online scammers. A who is lookup shows the domain was recently registered to an individual in New Jersey, not a Nigerian agency.
The Nigerian government has made no announcements regarding any new 25,000 Naira conditional cash transfer program. All official government welfare initiatives are properly declared through official channels, not random websites. The website itself contains spelling errors, inconsistent formatting, and other signs of a hastily built scam.
Experts warn extreme caution is advised regarding unsolicited messages promoting free government money, especially those requiring personal details. This website matches known phishing and data theft campaigns. Users who submit information are unlikely to receive any funds, and instead risk identity theft and fraud.
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At best, sharing data will lead to endless spam. At worst, users could have accounts hacked or identities stolen. No actual mechanism exists on the site to facilitate cash transfers. The website has no login portal, payment processor, or any practical functionality.
The real National Social Safety Net Program provides conditional cash transfers to poor households through established government agencies. Citizens must apply through approved channels, not unverified websites, requiring extensive verification.
The Verdict
In summary, the website has no government affiliation and is clearly a scam to phish users’ personal information. People should avoid the site and warn their friends and family. Report the fake website to authorities to prevent further spread of this fraudulent scheme. Reliable information on actual social programs is available through official government sources, not dubious online offers.
Citizens should remain extremely wary of “free money” offers from random websites or messages. Any legitimate government welfare program would be officially announced and implemented through proper legal procedures and agencies. Fact-checking suspicious claims is crucial to avoid falling victim to increasingly sophisticated phishing scams.
No matter how convincing a website or message may seem, extraordinary caution must be taken when asked to share personal details or links promising free funds. If an offer seems too good to be true, it almost certainly is. Only verifiable communication from trusted government sources can be relied on regarding social welfare programs.
All Nigerians have a responsibility to be vigilant against online fraud and misinformation. Reporting and debunking false claims, especially those impersonating government, protects less tech-savvy citizens who may fall prey. With rampant phishing scams online, skepticism, fact-checking, and cyber security should be mandatory practices for all.