The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says applications for its 2026 recruitment exercise are under review, while warning applicants against fraudsters demanding money for job placement. The Commission has stressed that recruitment is completely free.
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The warning follows a fake email claiming that an applicant had been selected for appointment and demanding ₦3,354 as a “competitive payment” to process the job placement. The message also directed the recipient to pay through an alleged revenue collection officer.
EFCC has identified such payment requests as fraudulent. Applicants should not send money to anyone promising appointment, faster approval, shortlisting or special treatment. No agent is authorised to collect recruitment fees on behalf of the Commission.
The official recruitment portal shows that applications closed on November 1, 2026, and the review of submitted applications is ongoing. The shortlist has not yet been published, while screening dates are still to be announced.
Candidates who make the shortlist will be contacted through the email address used during registration and notified on the recruitment portal.
Applicants should therefore be careful with messages claiming they have been selected, especially where payment or urgent action is demanded. Do not rely on unofficial phone numbers, bank details, links or social media agents.
How to check your status
Visit https://recruitment.efcc.gov.ng/ and check the recruitment status page for updates. The portal says shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and through the website. Keep checking the email account used for your application, including the spam folder. Do not pay anyone for shortlisting, screening or appointment. EFCC recruitment is absolutely free.
