Dun & Bradstreet Nigeria, the sole authorised provider of the globally recognised DUNS number in the country, has issued a warning to businesses and professionals about the rise of fraudulent individuals and entities falsely claiming to offer DUNS registration services.

The warning issued in a statement on Monday stated that the company is the only authorised issuer of the DUNS number in Nigeria.

The DUNS Number, short for Data Universal Numbering System, is a unique nine-digit identifier used globally to verify the legitimacy of businesses and track their commercial records. A DUNS number supports transparency and trust in the global marketplace.

D&B said that it has observed a disturbing increase in scammers posing as its representatives and targeting unsuspecting individuals online. These impostors often promise expedited DUNS Number registration in exchange for payment via unverified platforms.

“We do not outsource DUNS Number services to any third parties or agents. Any such claims are false.’’

We urge the public to remain vigilant and use only our official channels to apply for or verify a DUNS Number,” said Senior Manager of Customer Success & Engagement at Dun & Bradstreet Nigeria, Atinuke Williams.

The company warned that falling victim to these scams can result in data breaches, financial loss, and reputational damage. In some cases, victims have received counterfeit DUNS numbers that do not appear in D&B’s global database.

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