August 9, 2026 | 6:50AM
MTN Nigeria has warned subscribers to be wary of fraudulent 25GB data giveaway offers claiming to be part of its 25th anniversary celebration.
The telecom operator said on Saturday via its official support account on X that the fake promos circulating online are not from MTN. MTN urged customers to access the genuine offer only through official channels — the MyMTN NG App and the MTN eShop.
“Please beware of fake MTN 25th Anniversary 25GB giveaway offers circulating online,” the company stated. “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.”In another post, MTN explained how to claim the bundle:
“Log in to the MyMTN App and tap ‘Redeem Now’ on the anniversary banner or go through the MTN eShop. You can also use the link in the SMS notification sent to you if you are eligible.
”The company added that the free 25GB data will expire at 11:59pm on the stated date, and urged eligible users to redeem it before then.The alert comes as scammers post fake links promising free MTN data to mark the company’s 25 years in Nigeria.
MTN advised subscribers to ignore unauthorized websites asking for personal details or payment in exchange for the “giveaway.”
