PUBLIC DISCLAIMER: FRAUDULENT EMAIL SCAM IMPERSONATING THE NIPR PRESIDENT

The attention of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has been drawn to a fraudulent scheme involving a fake email address impersonating the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Institute.

The scammer(s) behind this malicious activity are targeting NIPR members, associates, and members of the general public, urgently requesting financial assistance, loans, or monetary contributions under false pretences.

⚠️ IMPORTANT CLARIFICATIONS

To ensure the security of our community, please take note of the following:

• No Financial Requests: The President of NIPR will never contact individuals via personal or unverified emails to solicit money, loans, or personal financial favours.
• Official Channels Only: All official communications regarding NIPR dues, levies, or events are routed through the website, official Secretariat channels and verified institutional emails, never via random or suspicious email handles.
• Verify Before You Act: If you receive any email, WhatsApp message, or phone call claiming to be from the NIPR President asking for money, do not engage, do not reply, and do not send funds.

🛑 What You Should Do Immediately

If you have been targeted by this scam, please take these steps:

1. Double-Check the Sender: Look closely at the email address. Scammers often use free services (like Gmail or Yahoo) with names that look official but are completely fake.
2. Report the Incident: Forward screenshots or details of the fraudulent message to our official secretariat at [Insert Official NIPR Email, e.g., info@nipr.org.ng] or call [Insert Official Phone Number].
3. Block and Report: Mark the email as "Spam" or "Phishing" within your email provider to help shut the account down.

Official Notice: The NIPR is working with relevant law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies to track down the perpetrators of this scam. We value our members and the general public, and we urge everyone to remain vigilant against these cybercriminals.