The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has issued a strong warning to military pensioners and the general public over a fraudulent WhatsApp group falsely linked to the Board.
In a statement released by the MPB Public Relations Officer, Squadron Leader Aliyu Mohammed, the Board clarified that it has not created any official WhatsApp group for pensioners or veterans. He described the circulating group, which bears the MPB logo, as the work of unknown individuals seeking to mislead and possibly defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
“The Military Pensions Board wishes to categorically state that it does not operate any WhatsApp group for the dissemination of information or for making requests,” the statement read. “Pensioners and members of the public are advised to disregard such platforms as they do not represent the position of the Board.”
Mohammed further emphasized that the MPB communicates only through verified and official channels, including its social media pages, press releases, and recognized communication lines.
The Board reassured military pensioners of its unwavering commitment to their welfare and urged them to always seek clarification through official contacts whenever in doubt.