Cybersecurity
Deepfake Scams Unmasked: The Tactics Fraudsters Use and How to Spot Them
From fake celebrity investment videos to cloned voices and fake executives on video calls, deepfakes have become a core scam tool. Learn how these…
Category: Scam Alert
Awareness
Scam Alert: Fake Visa Deals End in Captivity for 11 Travellers
Police in Ogun State rescued 11 Ghanaians who paid for promised Canadian and Spanish visas and were held captive. Here's how fake visa offers…
Awareness
Scam Alert: ‘Wrong Transfer’ Refund Tricks After CBN’s Jail Warning
The CBN has warned that knowingly keeping money sent by mistake can lead to jail. Fraudsters use that fear in fake 'wrong transfer' refund…
Awareness
Scam Alert: Fake INEC Voter Registration Links Are Stealing Data
Links claiming to offer online voter registration and home PVC delivery are circulating on WhatsApp and social media. INEC says they are fake. Here…
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'.…
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,…