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Vitel Wireless Warns Public, Says it Not Running any Investment Scheme

Ebere Melum-Nwogbo30 Jun 20260 Comments
Vitel Wireless Warns Public, Says it Not Running any Investment Scheme
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Management of Vitel Wireless, mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), has distanced the company from a fraudulent scheme operating under the name: “Vitel Shares Services.” In an official statement,…

Management of Vitel Wireless, mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), has distanced the company from a fraudulent scheme operating under the name: “Vitel Shares Services.”

Vitel Wireless Warns Public, Says it Not Running any Investment Scheme

In an official statement, the management clarified that Vitel Wireless is not selling shares or running any investment schemes.

They warned that the operators of “Vitel Shares Services” are using unauthorised websites, mobile applications, social media promotions, and bank accounts falsely linked to Vitel Wireless to mislead the public.

The statement reads: ​“The attention of Vitel Wireless has been drawn to a fraudulent scheme operating under the name ‘Vitel Shares Services.’

“We wish to state clearly that Vitel Wireless has no affiliation with Vitel Shares Services, or any platform claiming to offer Vitel shares, investments, or financial products through unofficial channels.

“We do not solicit investments through agents, social media, websites, apps, or third parties. Any platform claiming to offer Vitel Wireless shares or investments outside our official channels is fraudulent and should be treated as such.

“We urge the general public to remain vigilant and verify all information through official Vitel Wireless communication channels before making any payments or sharing personal data.”

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