The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted the public about its dismissed officer who continues operating under the service’s name.

In a post on its X account on Wednesday, the service said the officer, Barry Donald has been going about defrauding unsuspecting citizens who thought he was still an Officer warning that he is not.

It wrote; “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.

“Members of the public are therefore advised to desist from any dealings with him. For requests, enquiries or complaints the Service can be reached on 09088373515 or via email: dsspr@dss.gov.ng.”