Recognising fake alerts, failed-transfer scams and payment fraud before money moves.
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Nigeria’s reported digital-payment fraud losses fell sharply in 2025, but TechView Africa’s review of 2026 ngCERT alerts shows phishing, identity compromise and social engineering repeatedly appearing in the threat picture.
Fake payment alerts can look convincing. Here is how Nigerian sellers and individuals can confirm that a bank transfer genuinely reached their account before handing anything over.
Fake online stores can look almost identical to genuine businesses. Before entering your card details or transferring money, learn the essential checks that can help you verify an online retailer, recognise common warning signs and avoid becoming the next victim of an online shopping scam.
