ONLINE PAYMENT FOR TRANSACTION FRAUD
Members of the public are advised to be weary of fake alerts. When a transaction takes place and the buyer opted for online payment, the seller must endeavour to check with his/her bank and ensure that the money has been confirmed on the account. It is dangerous to rely on alert that will be shown by the buyer on their mobile phones.
BANK ACTIVIATION ALERT / BVN DEACTIVATION ALERT
Another development, people should also be aware that banks do not ask you to send your ATM Pin number to enable them activate your ATM Card for you. These are SCAM. Their messages are usually in these pattern: