{"id":55840,"date":"2026-02-27T19:20:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/ecsl-debunks-fraudulent-online-recruitment-scheme"},"modified":"2026-02-27T19:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:41:10","slug":"ecsl-debunks-fraudulent-online-recruitment-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/ecsl-debunks-fraudulent-online-recruitment-scheme","title":{"rendered":"ECSL Debunks Fraudulent Online Recruitment Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a sophisticated recruitment scam currently circulating on social media.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a press statement released on February 26, 2026, the Commission officially distanced itself from a \u201cNotice of Recruitment\u201d dated February 25.<\/p>\n<p>The fraudulent notice claimed that the ECSL was seeking to fill 266 vacant positions and directed hopeful applicants to a suspicious third-party portal (a tinyurl link).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFake, Fabricated, and Fraudulent\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Commission was blunt in its assessment, labeling the viral post as \u201cFAKE, FABRICATED and FRAUDULENT.\u201d Officials confirmed that no such recruitment drive is underway and that the portal mentioned in the post was never created or authorized by the Commission.<\/p>\n<p>The ECSL expressed concern that \u201cmotivated citizens\u201d were being targeted by scammers looking to exploit job seekers. The public is strongly advised to disregard the notice and remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts or requests for personal information.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission reiterated its standard communication protocols: All genuine job openings and electoral updates are posted on the official ECSL website.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission concluded its statement by reaffirming its commitment to the integrity of Sierra Leone\u2019s electoral processes, ensuring that transparency remains a priority.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Sierra-Leone<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a sophisticated recruitment scam currently circulating on social media. In a press statement released on February 26, 2026, the Commission officially distanced itself from a \u201cNotice of Recruitment\u201d dated February 25. 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