NAPTIP Raises Alarm Over Online Sexual Exploitation, Recruitment Scams
Linus Aleke in Abuja The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has raised the alarm over the sexual exploitation of married women online. The agency also
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has expressed serious concerns over the exploitation of married women online and the rise of online recruitment scams, urging job seekers to be cautious when responding to online job advertisements. Head of Press and Public Relations at NAPTIP, Vincent Adekoye, highlighted this issue during a joint security briefing in Abuja.
Traffickers are employing tactics such as approaching individuals at social environments like gyms and recreational centers, initially offering assistance with domestic tasks, and gradually gaining victims' trust. NAPTIP also warned about the prevalence of fake job advertisements to lure unsuspecting individuals into trafficking networks.
Many victims have been lured away from their homes, resulting in emotional and psychological distress, and some have even experienced unwanted pregnancies. NAPTIP urges Nigerians to be vigilant when forming online relationships or accepting unsolicited offers of assistance and employment, urging them to verify identities and intentions before engaging.
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