Synthetic Identity Fraud
Synthetic identity fraud, often referred to as synthetic identity theft, involves combining fake credentials with a suggested identity that isn’t connected to a real person. In order to build a new identity, thieves may use actual and fraudulent information, such as names, social security numbers (SSNs), and fraudulent personally identifying information (PII), to construct fake […]
How to Avoid Identity Theft Online: 4 Internet Safety Tips
A little bit of vigilance goes a long way when it comes to protecting your identity online. Adding an extra layer of security can be as simple as keeping an eye on your accounts, looking out for suspicious activity and shredding sensitive documents. Some data breaches are out of our control, like when retailers or […]
How to Protect Seniors Online
How to Protect Seniors Online Senior citizens are especially vulnerable to online scams and hoaxes. Scammers take advantage of seniors because many seniors have a lifetime’s worth of savings, home equity and other valuable assets. Studies have shown that older Americans are less likely to report fraud because they may not know how to report a […]
What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is simply a general term for technologies, practices and processes used to protect online data from unauthorized access or misuse. Everyday, people play a part in cybersecurity when they follow internet safety tips and cybersecurity best practices. In this piece, we’ll discuss what we mean when we say cybersecurity, and why it’s important. We’ll also share […]
NIGERIA ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTS LINKED TO MASSIVE MASK FRAUD
LAGOS, Nigeria – Authorities in Nigeria have arrested two suspects who are believed to be behind a huge fraud scheme which nearly saw German health authorities pay EUR 2.4 million for masks they never received. In March 2020, as a number of countries were going into lockdown due to COVID-19, health authorities were desperate to […]
BUHARI NAMES ABDULRASHEED BAWA AS THE NEW EFCC CHAIRMAN
He has therefore requested the Senate to confirm Bawa’s nomination. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday titled “President Buhari requests Senate to confirm Abdulrasheed Bawa as EFCC boss.” The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Abdulrasheed […]
NIGERIA ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTS LINKED TO MASSIVE MASK FRAUD
LAGOS, Nigeria – Authorities in Nigeria have arrested two suspects who are believed to be behind a huge fraud scheme which nearly saw German health authorities pay EUR 2.4 million for masks they never received. In March 2020, as a number of countries were going into lockdown due to COVID-19, health authorities were desperate to […]
INTERNET FRAUD: FINANCIAL EXPERT WARNS YOUTHS AGAINST GET-RICH-QUICK SYNDROME
Renowned accountant and financial expert, Vera Augustine, yesterday urged Nigerian youths to engage themselves in meaningful ventures to earn a living, rather than involve themselves in fraud and dubious activities. In a statement in Abakaliki, Vela noted that this syndrome has made the youths lazy, warning that if this ugly trend is not tackled urgently, […]
