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MTN Warns Customers against Fake Promo

Ebere Melum-Nwogbo22 Jul 20260 Comments
MTN Warns Customers against Fake Promo
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MTN Nigeria has warned customers to disregard fraudulent online posts claiming the telecom operator is offering “1 Month Free Data for Old Subscribers,” describing the promotion as fake and…

MTN Nigeria has warned customers to disregard fraudulent online posts claiming the telecom operator is offering “1 Month Free Data for Old Subscribers,” describing the promotion as fake and unauthorised.

MTN Warns Customers against Fake Promo

In a statement shared on its X handle, the telco said the circulating promotion is not from MTN and is not affiliated with the company.

MTN urged customers not to click on the accompanying link in the online post or provide their phone numbers or personal information on any third-party website.

Customers are advised not to click on the link or provide their phone numbers or personal information on any third-party website.

“We will never require customers to submit their details on external platforms to claim data or any other reward,” MTN said.

The company  added that all genuine promotions, products and services are announced only through its official communication channels.

“All authentic MTN promotions, products and services are communicated exclusively through our official channels, including www.mtn.ng, our verified social media pages and *180#,” the company said.

MTN also urged customers to remain vigilant against online scams designed to steal personal information, warning that fraudulent offers often impersonate trusted brands to deceive unsuspecting users.

“Don’t be the next victim!” the company said, reiterating that the purported “1 Month Free Data for Old Subscribers” offer is fake and not associated with MTN Nigeria.

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