Dangerous Calls Consumers Should Avoid
Phone technology exists to make life easier but fraudsters are increasingly using it to make life a living hell for people. There’s...
“How I Escaped Being Scammed”
I got a call recently from a telephone number – 08137633981 – with the caller introducing himself as my account officer from my bank....
Individuals, Businesses Lose Millions Through Fake Bank Alerts
There is no doubt that mobile cash transfer technology has made transactions easier for people and businesses across the country. When cash...
First Bank Issues Scam Alert
First Bank Nigeria has alerted consumers on fraudulent investment opportunities introduced by fraudsters on WhatsApp designed to dupe unsuspecting consumers.
How a Hacker Tracks, Controls Cars Remotely Around the World
This may appear scary to users of cloud-based vehicle tracking
device. A hacker with the username “L&M” has infiltrated two China based GPS
(Global...
Scammers Use Fake Banking Apps to Trick Consumers
Consumers
love the convenience of mobile banking—but they also can't always tell if the
mobile banking app they're using is fake.
Fraud Alert: Scammers Get Victims to Pay With iTunes Gift Cards
By Herb Weisbaum
Everyone likes gift cards — even scammers.
A gift card is like cash — a quick, convenient and untraceable way for con...
At last! Government takes down fake Nigeria Immigration Service website
The fake website of Nigeria Immigration Service (http://ngimmigration.org.ng) hosted recently to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians has been taken down.
The fake website was set up to...
Scammers create fake Nigeria Immigration Service website to defraud Nigerians
A fake Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) website has been created by scammers to defraud Nigerians.
The authentic website of NIS is www.immigration.gov.ng but the fake...
Fake policemen invade Lagos, other cities
The mantra, ‘The police is your friend’ is well ingrained in the consciousness of Nigerians, whether they believe it or not. However, it has...
