MTN Nigeria has warned its subscribers about fraudulent 25GB anniversary giveaway offers circulating online, urging customers to rely strictly on the telecom company’s official channels to access the promotion.
The warning was issued through MTN’s support account on X on Saturday amid the spread of links and messages claiming to offer subscribers free data as part of the company’s 25th anniversary celebration.
MTN cautioned customers against clicking suspicious links, disclosing personal information or making payments on websites and platforms that are not officially affiliated with the company.
In its warning, the telecom giant said:
“Please beware of fake MTN 25th Anniversary 25GB giveaway offers circulating online.
“The official MTN 25GB Anniversary Giveaway is available ONLY via the MyMTN NG App and MTN eShop.
“Do not click on links, share your personal information or make payments on any other platform claiming to offer the giveaway.
“Only trust official MTN channels.”
The company also provided instructions on how eligible subscribers can redeem the genuine 25GB anniversary offer.
“Log in to the MyMTN App and tap ‘Redeem Now’ on the anniversary banner or via the MTN eShop.
“To access the 25GB offer, kindly visit the MyMTN App or the MTN E-Shop and follow the prompts to activate the bundle, if you are eligible for the offer.
“You may also click on the link contained in the SMS notification you received regarding the offer.”
MTN further advised subscribers to verify information about the promotion through its official communication channels before taking any action.
The company added that the free 25GB data bundle would remain valid until 11:59pm on the specified expiry date, urging eligible customers to redeem the offer before the validity period ends.
The warning comes as unauthorised websites and social media posts continue to circulate claims about the supposed anniversary giveaway.
Subscribers have consequently been advised to stay away from platforms requesting personal details, payments or other sensitive information in exchange for the purported free data.
MTN stressed that customers should only access the promotion through the MyMTN NG App, MTN eShop or other verified MTN channels.
