The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a 32-year-old blogger, Augustus, for cloning the agency's official website and posting a fake recruitment notice. The suspect, who is from Akwa Ibom State, was apprehended at his residence on Akpan Eno Lane in Abak on Thursday.
According to sources within the DSS, Augustus, a graduate of the University of Uyo and a content creator, cloned the agency's website to deceive unsuspecting Nigerians into believing that the DSS was conducting a recruitment exercise. The fake notice was flagged as false by the DSS, which quickly issued a warning to Nigerians not to fall victim to such fraudulent activities.
Augustus, who is a native of Abak Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, was tracked and arrested by DSS operatives at his residence. He claimed to be a graduate of the University of Uyo, a blogger, and a content creator. However, his actions were aimed at defrauding the public, and he is expected to be arraigned in court soon to face charges related to his alleged activities.
The DSS has warned Nigerians to be cautious of fake recruitment notices and to verify any information before responding to it. The agency has also assured the public that it will continue to work tirelessly to protect them from fraudulent activities.
The arrest of Augustus is a significant step in the DSS's efforts to combat cybercrime and protect the public from online scams. The agency has urged anyone with information about similar fraudulent activities to come forward and assist in the investigation.
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