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Coronavirus fraudsters on the prowl – WHO warns

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that fraudsters are taking advantage of the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to steal money or sensitive information. Their strategy includes posing as WHO representatives to solicit money or information from unsuspecting members of the public, the UN agency said on its website. It listed suspicious behaviours to […]
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27 suspected internet fraudsters nabbed in Enugu

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Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said on Monday that it has 27 suspected internet fraudsters. EFCC’s Spokesperson, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspects were arrested at Eura Hostel, Naze-Obibiezena Road, Nekede and Bloomnesdays Plaza Hostel, Nekede, in Owerri, Imo. Although Uwujaren did not give the names of the suspects, he said […]
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BVN: Fraudsters hit customers in Delta

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…Over 4, 000 bank customers Lose N6.5m …Six In Police net Despite the several messages from the various banks advising members of the public against honouring fictitious request by financial fraudsters to update their bank accounts over 4,000 unsuspecting bank customers have reportedly lost a whopping sum of N6.5 million to fraudsters currently on the […]
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EFCC arrests 2 bankers as suspected serial fraudsters

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office has arrested two former staff of a new generation banks for conspiracy, stealing, and illegal diversion of funds. The suspects: Walter Ekomaye (39) and Ebenezer Adelowo (31) were arrested sequel to a petition from the bank’s Regional Control Compliance Officer and Zonal Control Compliance Officer. […]
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EFCC Arrests 13 Suspected Internet Fraudsters

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos zonal office, has arrested 13 suspected Internet fraudsters for conspiracy, possession of fraudulent documents and obtaining money under false pretence. The suspects are- Badejo Tobi; Abiola Dimeji; Anthony Godwin; Osoba Adeboye; Adeleke Abiodun and Awokoya Oriyomi Yusuf. Others are: Oyatayo Ismail; Coffie Meschark;
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NCC orders blockage of SIM cards used by kidnappers, fraudsters, others

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*Warns service providers to comply or face severe sanctions Worried by the increasing threat to the nation’s security and economy following the use of pre-registered Subscriber Information Module (SIM) cards, the Nigerian Communication Commission has asked all the telecom providers in the country to immediately block all such pre-registered SIM cards. The NCC, while taking
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Employment Racket: Police nab 2 fraudsters in Adamawa

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Two fraudsters that perfected the act of issuing fake appointment letters to applicants seeking teaching appointments in public schools in Adamawa state have been arrested. The executive secretary, Post Primary Schools Management Board, Alhaji Adamu Danjuma, said yesterday that the suspects were apprehended with fake appointment letters and had since been handed over to
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Fraudsters dupe estate agent of N4 million

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The Lagos state police command has arrested three suspected Internet fraudsters for allegedly defrauding an estate agent of about N4 million. The suspects whose names were given as Olisa Oyegbuka, 28; Ifeannacho Kingsley, 27; and Ujumwa Aniemena, 33, had allegedly hacked into the email of an unnamed client of the estate agent, sent a message from the […]