The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a public warning that it is not associated with NINcard.com.
According to the commission, the website has been circulating online to offer services for Nigerians seeking National Identification Number (NIN) services.
NIMC, in a post on its official X account on Wednesday, said, “NINcard.com is not in anyway affiliated to NIMC. Stay vigilant!”
The warning was accompanied by screenshots of fake payment receipts and OTP request pages from the website, both of which were boldly stamped “FAKE” by NIMC to alert the public.
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One of the images entailed fabricated transaction details, including a payment of N59,000 through Flutterwave and a suspicious OTP submission form. NIMC’s alert follows a growing trend of cyber fraud targeting digital ID services in Nigeria.
In recent months, several fake platforms have emerged, exploiting citizens’ urgent need for identification documents for everything from voter registration to banking.
The commission urged Nigerians to rely solely on official government websites and verified channels for all identity-related services and to report suspicious platforms immediately.
For verified information and access to NIN services, citizens are advised to visit www.nimc.gov.ng or contact NIMC through its verified social media accounts.
