Early in the week, a certain message circulated on the WhatsApp messaging platform asking graduates interested in a call centre job with GTBank to converge at Victoria Island for an interview. It even made its way to Twitter.

Expectedly, Nigerians showed up at the venue, hoping to get an interview with a Mr. Niyi. Turns out the whole thing was not legit. Natasha, who tweets @madamTHEmadam, captured it.

This is what she had to say.

See people in suit and tie for GTB interview, like you guys couldn't tell its a scam?

— YOUNG OPRAH ? (@madamTHEmadam) September 28, 2016

Did u ask yourself "How can Gtb broadcast recruitment via WhatsApp?"
you guys need to step up in your reasoning tbh

— YOUNG OPRAH ? (@madamTHEmadam) September 28, 2016

I know we are all hustling and trying to get it but don't let that cloud the way you view things. Be objective and smart

— YOUNG OPRAH ? (@madamTHEmadam) September 28, 2016

the crowd I see out here, its just sad and shows how hopeless this country is

— YOUNG OPRAH ? (@madamTHEmadam) September 28, 2016

https://twitter.com/madamTHEmadam/status/781030594578898944

Just so unfortunate smh

— YOUNG OPRAH ? (@madamTHEmadam) September 28, 2016

My heart hurts, the kind of people I see here. My God! This country is a mess!

— YOUNG OPRAH ? (@madamTHEmadam) September 28, 2016

"Ask for niyi upon arrival"

???????????

Really?!

— YOUNG OPRAH ? (@madamTHEmadam) September 28, 2016

Some people even came from outside Lagos. My God!?

— YOUNG OPRAH ? (@madamTHEmadam) September 28, 2016

https://twitter.com/madamTHEmadam/status/781036902648545280

This is callous of whoever sent that prank but graduates in this country sometimes disappoint me

— YOUNG OPRAH ? (@madamTHEmadam) September 28, 2016

The crowd at Elsie Femi Pearse street right now makes my heart bleed

— YOUNG OPRAH ? (@madamTHEmadam) September 28, 2016

What happened to researching before hand? What's your smartphone for? Google the organisation recruiting.

— YOUNG OPRAH ? (@madamTHEmadam) September 28, 2016

I hope d person that said I was all over d place today saw my thread and has realised that social media and smart phone is for a purpose❤

— YOUNG OPRAH ? (@madamTHEmadam) September 28, 2016

It’s the age of social media, where every sort of advertisement is displayed online, so it is not exactly surprising that Whatsapp was the medium of choice used to circulate said job opportunity. However, in cases like this, where direct links to the bank’s website are not included, it’s safe to always cross check the information. It would have been advisable to check with GTB’s Twitter account whether this information, was indeed accurate before proceeding on the journey.