Military Pension Board Issues Fraud Warning: NOKs Urged Not to Share Sensitive Information with Fraudsters

The Military Pension Board (MPB) has issued a fraud alert, warning retirees and next of kin (NOKs) not to share sensitive personal or financial information with fraudsters who may try to exploit pension‑related processes for illegal gain.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Squadron Leader Aliyu Mohammed, the Public Relations Officer of the Military Pensions Board, urged all military pensioners, retirees, and NOKs to be alert to the activities of unscrupulous individuals who have been contacting pensioners and requesting confidential data under various pretexts, such as promises of loan facilitation, benefit processing, or other financial services.

He said, “The Board has received reports that some of these individuals are demanding personal details such as Bank Verification Numbers, National Identification Numbers, bank account details, ATM card information, and other confidential data. Pensioners are hereby strongly advised not to disclose such information to any individual, group, or platform that is not officially authorised by the Military Pensions Board.”

“The Military Pensions Board does not engage third parties to collect pensioners’ personal or banking information for the purpose of processing loans, pension payments, gratuities, or any other benefits. Any request for such information from unofficial sources should be treated with caution and reported to the appropriate authorities,” he added.

The Board urged pensioners and NOKs to conduct all official business related to their pensions and benefits only through recognised MPB channels and designated contact lines.

Squadron Leader Mohammed said the Board remains committed to safeguarding the interests of military retirees and will continue to work with relevant agencies to protect pensioners from fraudulent activities.