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Ishidi: 9:29pm On May 09
Please how can I make Payment for QREDIV Certification? Below is what I see when I click on the pay button. [i][/i]

fitinwell: 11:00pm On May 09
Ishidi:
Please how can I make Payment for QREDIV Certification? Below is what I see when I click on the pay button. [i][/i]

https://westafricaweekly.com/beware-fake-fao-job-scam-targeting-nigerians/
KunleLambas: 10:26pm On May 11
I Was Scammed And I’m Speaking Up So Others Don’t Fall for It Too.

Recently, I received what I believed was a genuine job offer from the FAO of the United Nations for an istrative Assistant role. The offer came with an official-looking appointment letter (there was a first mail and also cause I have a profile on UN career page). I was filled with excitement and gratitude, I truly thought this was my breakthrough.

They asked me to complete the UN’s BSAFE training which is a real course hosted on a UN domain, and it was free. That made everything seem even more legitimate.

Then came the request to complete a QREDIVA “Better Tolerance” certification, which cost $99 (I had to borrow for it). They assured me I would be reimbursed once I submitted the certificate. With trust and hope, I paid for it and completed the course.

But then, I stumbled on a thread on X (Twitter). It turned out dozens of people had received the exact same offer, word-for-word, same role, same letter, same process.

That’s when I realized: it was a scam.

It was a painful moment. Not just financially, but emotionally. I had invested hope, time, and dreams into this opportunity. But I’m speaking up because I know someone else out there might be in the same position unsure, excited, and vulnerable.

Here’s what I’ve learned:
• UN agencies will never ask you to pay for training, certifications, or job processing.
• Real vacancies are listed on official UN platforms: https://careers.un.org
• If something feels too smooth or too good to be true take a moment to , ask questions, and double-check (I did my little research but I should have done a deeper one).

To anyone who has gone through this you’re not alone, and you’re not foolish. These scams are getting more sophisticated, and they target hope. Please don’t suffer in silence.

Feel free to share this post it could save someone else from going through the same thing.
By Monica Agbane

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rayahmad: 12:28am On May 12
It is a scam - FAO - istrative Assistant Job.
See the email.

aviara: 5:38am On May 12
Don't fall for this scam, UN agencies will never require you to take a paid course such as QREDIV as a pre-condition for recruitment.

Be vigilant

Don't be scammed
Samafroxy22(m): 10:48am On May 13
Werey dey use AI to respond comment. It is pure scam. Don't waste your time. Go and learn shoe making

Austin2143:


You’re mixing separate issues into one exaggerated rant. Nobody said the UN hires people directly through paid courses. What’s been said is that having relevant, verifiable training helps you stand out in global job markets—including UN jobs. Also, using SEO is standard practice for every modern organization—Google ranking isn’t a trick, it’s how people find credible services. Again: accusations are easy; proof is harder. You’ve offered none.
veektor01(m): 6:42pm On May 13
This guy should be blocked.
I bet he is a part of the system.
I was sent this same Fraudulent mail.

But I am too smart to fall for their cheap tricks.
I had to make a quick research and got all the info needed.
The offer was too good to be true and that was the first hint of it been a scam.
Bottom line - This is a HUGE SCAM.
And if you see something that looks too good to be true, look deeper. It might just be a scam.

Everyone should beware.

Austin2143:


Saying “email phishing scam” without sharing a single actual phishing email is like yelling “fire” in a movie theater without smoke. If people are referencing a UN role and recommending a training course before onboarding, that’s not phishing—that’s professional prep. The FAO often encourages candidates to take role-specific preparation. You just don’t understand the context. Try learning before accusing.
veektor01(m): 6:54pm On May 13
Lol. He is part of the system.
You shouldn't have bothered responding.
See the date he ed Nairaland. Lol

fitinwell:


https://westafricaweekly.com/beware-fake-fao-job-scam-targeting-nigerians/

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