The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a public warning urging Nigerians to exercise extreme caution when dealing with individuals or organizations using the names and purported registration numbers of 15 entities that are not registered in the Commission’s official database.

The warning, delivered via a public notice on X, is a response to increasing public complaints about suspicious and fraudulent business operations.

The CAC confirmed that the following fifteen entities are operating with fake registration details:

Famas Services Nigeria Limited – RC 216312
Promo Dutch Investment Limited – RC 396654
Dialack Concept Nig. Ltd – RC 297772
Purpleheart Construction and Real Estate Mgt. Co. Ltd – RC 1210548
M/S Loktu Enterprises – BN 373466
Loktu Enterprises – BN 400390
Badatoyak Ltd – RC 521322
Johnson Nats Limited – RC 198492
Peoples Club Nigeria International – CAC/IT/41191
Jiba Enterprise – BN 577523
Civil Engineering Solutions Nigeria Limited – RC 33001
Gabdoff Hotel Ltd – RC 112409
Amoka Group – BN 545221
BEEC Nigeria Limited – RC 30143
S. Adetunji – BN 657466

The CAC emphasized that any dealings with these organizations would not be protected under the law, as they lack legitimate corporate status.

To protect investors, businesses, and the public from fraudulent activities, the Commission urged Nigerians and businesses to verify all entity details before committing to any transaction by following these steps:

Check Names and Numbers: Verify company names and RC (Registration Company) or BN (Business Name) numbers using the CAC online verification portal.

Request Documentation: Request incorporation documents when engaging in sensitive or high-value transactions.

Avoid Unverified Payments: Avoid making payments to entities that cannot be verified on the CAC database.

Report Suspicious Activity: Report suspicious corporate identities to the CAC or relevant law enforcement agencies.

This publication is part of the CAC’s statutory mandate to maintain an accurate and reliable register and ensure a safe and transparent business environment in Nigeria.

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