Tag: online scam

  • Understanding Phishing Scams: How to Recognize and Avoid Them in Nigeria

    Understanding Phishing Scams: How to Recognize and Avoid Them in Nigeria

    Cybersecurity has become a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. Among the most prevalent threats is phishing—a deceptive attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and financial details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity. In Nigeria, phishing scams have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting unsuspecting victims through various channels. This blog post aims…

  • Beware of this Popular Ecommerce Scam in Nigeria

    Beware of this Popular Ecommerce Scam in Nigeria

    Most people reading this may have heard or experienced this scam firsthand and some may have even fallen victim to these scammers. In any case, the purpose of this post is to expose the tactics used by criminals to steal from unsuspecting victims via online communities and e-commerce platforms like Facebook, Online Marketplaces, Jiji, Olist,…

  • Security Tips to avoid getting scammed online in Nigeria

    Security Tips to avoid getting scammed online in Nigeria

    If you follow these security measures and tips, you are sure to never get scammed online in Nigeria.   1. Be cautious about providing your sensitive personally identifiable information such as NIN, BVN or Card details online, first do a research about the platform especially if it is new to you as most of these…