CBN raises alarm on fake emails, links used to hack bank accounts

The Central Bank of Nigeria warned that scammers are flooding Nigerians with fake emails, messages and links designed to hijack bank accounts, urging the public not to click unknown URLs or share personal details. The alert highlights a rising fraud threat that could lead to financial loss for individuals and underscores the need for heightened vigilance when accessing banking services online.

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has warned Nigerians over a surge in fraudulent messages, emails and online communications targeting unsuspecting individuals in a bid to gain unauthorised access to their bank accounts. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, the apex bank said the deceptive messages are […] CBN raises alarm on fake emails, links used to hack bank accounts