The European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has issued a public warning regarding a fraudulent document claiming the existence of an EU–World Bank recovery programme for funds allegedly trapped in West African financial institutions.
The fake document, falsely attributed to Ms. Thérèse Blanchet, Secretary General of the Council of the European Union, promises financial compensation to European and international citizens affected by alleged fraud in African fund transfers.
The scammers claimed that the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS had been authorized to oversee the payout process, instructing potential claimants to contact the ambassador directly for compensation.
In an official statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, the EU Delegation completely disowned the claims, labeling the entire document a scam.
”The European Union is neither aware of any such bogus programme nor part of it,” the Delegation stated, emphasizing that all claims made in the document are entirely false.
The Delegation further clarified that the email addresses and contact phone numbers listed in the fraudulent letter do not belong to Ms. Blanchet or the EU Ambassador, but are operated by swindlers attempting to defraud the public.
Members of the public are advised to ignore the fake document. The Delegation reiterated that official updates and legitimate announcements are communicated exclusively through the EU’s official website and verified social media channels.
