October 11, 2025
NEWS

DSS Warns Public Against Impostor, Ex-Staff Barry Donald

The Department of State Services (DSS) has cautioned members of the public against engaging in any dealings with one Barry Donald, a dismissed staff of the Service, who is allegedly using the agency’s name to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the DSS said Donald has been involved in “unscrupulous activities,” including impersonation and fraudulent schemes carried out under the guise of representing the Service.

“The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby alerts members of the public of the activities of one Barry Donald, a dismissed staff. He is reportedly engaging in unscrupulous activities, including using the name of the Service to defraud unsuspecting members of the public,” the statement read.

The Service warned citizens to exercise caution and desist from transacting or communicating with Donald or anyone claiming to act on behalf of the DSS without proper verification.

It further advised the public to direct all legitimate requests, enquiries, or complaints to the Service via its official phone line 09088373515 or email dsspr@dss.gov.ng.

The DSS reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism and accountability while urging Nigerians to remain vigilant against impersonators and fraudulent actors exploiting the Service’s name.

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