cyber fraud

Meta Removes 63,000 Social Accounts Linked To Nigerian Scammers

Meta said it has detected and deleted over 63,000 Instagram accounts and thousands of Facebook groups and pages that were used by scammers, also known as ‘yahoo boys’ for financial sextortion schemes in Nigeria. Prime Business Africa, reports that Meta, the parent

July 25, 2024

News

Alleged N1.4bn Fraud: Witness Reveals How Kogi Assembly Candidate, Atumeyi, Fraudulently Benefitted N681m From Customers’ Accounts

The first prosecution witness, PW1, Olusegun Falola, in the ongoing trial of Ismaila Yousouf Atumeyi, a Kogi State House of Assembly candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and two others, on Monday, January 31, 2023, told Justice Tijani Ringim of

February 1, 2023

Technology·Top Stories

‘How Hackers Target African Banking Sector’

The quest for financial enrichment has has remained the major motivation for indulging in cyber fraud and the financial services industry is an attractive target of the crime syndicates.

April 14, 2022

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Meta Removes 63,000 Social Accounts Linked To Nigerian Scammers

Alleged N1.4bn Fraud: Witness Reveals How Kogi Assembly Candidate, Atumeyi, Fraudulently Benefitted N681m From Customers’ Accounts

‘How Hackers Target African Banking Sector’

Featured Stories

Trump Threatens to Cut U.S. Aid to Nigeria, Military Action Over Killings of Christians

ICRC President Says World Leaders Must Act to End Killing in Sudan

Arab Bank, DCO Agree on Framework for Cooperation on Inclusive, Sustainable Digital Economies

Security Forces Intensify Manhunt for Abducted Kebbi Deputy Speaker

Whatsapp Channel

Latest News

North Korea’s Former Ceremonial Head of State Kim Yong Dies at 97

Woodhall Capital Targets $50 Billion to Accelerate Nigeria’s Development

Obi Urges Diplomatic Engagement as U.S. Declares Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’

Lagos Police Declare Sowore Wanted Over Alleged Protest Plot

Investors Reposition As US-China Trade Deal Nears Completion

‘With No More Fed Cuts This Year, US Risks Stagflation’

INNOVATION SERIES: How Optiva Capital Partners Unlocks Global Opportunities in Africa’s Investment Immigration Revolution – Franklin Nechi

Silver Slides as Investors Lock in Profits Amid Receding Fears

North Korea’s Former Ceremonial Head of State Kim Yong Dies at 97

Suggestions

cyber fraud

Featured Stories

Follow Us

Whatsapp Channel

Latest News