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Warning signs and damage-control steps for online scams, fake offers and fraud.
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Criminals no longer need a real intimate photo to threaten someone. AI can create convincing fake explicit images, and Nigerian authorities are warning people not to pay, send more material or stay silent.
NPF Vigilant brings fraud reporting and case tracking into one platform, giving Nigerians a clearer route to submit evidence and follow what happens next.
We examined 200 Nigerian scam-message cases to understand the psychological pressure behind the request.
Buying through Facebook Marketplace in Nigeria can save money, but these nine checks can help you verify a seller and product before you meet or pay.
Some fake recruiters are after more than application fees. A convincing recruitment process can be used to persuade job seekers to voluntarily surrender valuable personal information.
Scammers can watch public complaints and quickly impersonate customer-support teams in private messages. A few checks can reveal whether the person offering to “resolve your issue” actually works for the company.
A breach alert means information connected to your email was found in compromised data, but the right response depends on what actually leaked and whether any exposed credentials remain in use.
Scammers can place fake customer-support numbers in search results and advertisements, hoping worried customers will call them first. A quick verification step can prevent the call from becoming a much bigger problem.
A scammer does not always need your password if they can convince you to let them see or control your device. That is why remote-access requests deserve immediate caution.
Scammers can use AI to imitate familiar voices and make fake emergencies sound real. A simple independent verification step can prevent an emotional phone call from becoming an expensive mistake.
Suddenly losing mobile service may be more serious than a network problem. SIM-swap fraud can redirect calls and security codes to another SIM while your original phone remains with you.
Fake recruiters are using convincing job offers to steal money and personal information. Here are seven warning signs every job seeker should recognise before trusting an offer.
