Awareness
Scam Alert: Fake FRSC Traffic Fine Texts Are Emptying Bank Accounts
Text messages claiming you have an unpaid FRSC traffic fine are leading Nigerians to fake payment sites that drain far more than the 'fine'.…
Category: Scam Alert
Awareness
Scam Alert: Sextortion and AI-Faked Nudes Targeting Nigerians
Police and NITDA warn of rising sextortion, including blackmail using AI-generated fake explicit images. Learn how it works and what to do if you…
Awareness
Scam Alert: Fake IPO and Share Offers Targeting Nigerian Investors
The Dangote refinery share offer drew huge public interest, and with it, unregistered platforms seeking investors' money. The SEC has already flagged one. Here…
Cybersecurity
Scam Alert: Police Warn Against Lending Your Bank Account or SIM
Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police has warned that people who let others receive money through their bank accounts or SIM cards can be investigated if…
Awareness
Fake Bank Alerts: How to Confirm a Payment Before You Release Goods
Fake credit alerts are one of the most common scams hitting small businesses. Here is how to confirm a transfer really landed before goods…
Scam Alert
Fake invoice scams: verify before you pay
Fake invoice fraud is simple and effective. A criminal sends a convincing bill, or a message that appears to come from a real supplier,…
Scam Alert
Tech support scams and fake virus pop-ups
A page suddenly fills your screen with alarms, a loud warning and a phone number to call. It looks serious, but it is almost…
Scam Alert
QR code scams: scan with care
QR codes make life convenient, from menus to parking. Because you cannot read where a code leads before you scan it, criminals use them…