2020
TIPS FROM GF FORENSICS ON FRAUD AND SECURITY ISSUES RELATING TO COVID-19
As the world is engulfed and shaken by the Corona virus and its attendant effects. One would wonder how most countries of the world on lock down would manage the trauma post covid 19 as the sick are increasing, people are bogged down with fear of catching or not catching the infection and trying to
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Covid-19 Fraud Alert!!!
A few minutes ago, somebody called me supposedly from Zenith Marina Lagos, requesting my Zenith bank card number. He told me that they wish to credit my account with N25,500, being my own share of the Covid-19 relief package from the Federal Government. He dictated my BVN and my date of birth and asked me
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Nigeria visa firm owned by man on fraud charges
The owner of the Nigerian government-appointed company which produces visas for people wishing to travel to Nigeria from around the world is facing charges of fraud and money laundering in Nigeria in relation to a different company, the BBC has learnt in a joint investigation with the Premium Times. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing
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Benin Ex-Finance Minister Gets 20 Years in Prison for Fraud
Komi Koutche, a former finance minister in the West African nation of Benin, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for money laundering and embezzlement of state funds. Koutche, who served in the government of opposition leader Thomas Boni Yayi, must also pay a fine of 100 million CFA francs ($165,000) for the disappearance of
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Fraudsters exploiting Covid-19 fears have scammed £1.6m
More than 500 coronavirus-related scams and over 2,000 phishing attempts by criminals seeking to exploit fears over the pandemic have been reported to UK investigators, figures reveal. One of the latest scams being assessed by officials at the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) involves criminals asking for donations to help the NHS fight Covid-19. Since
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No truth linking 5G as the major cause of COVID-19
READ FROM A SEASONED NETWORK ENGINEER….. By Christian Idia Sequel to COVID-19 global pandemic, which is currently affecting the entire world and the ongoing social media rumour linking 5G wireless technology evolution as the major cause of the global pandemic. It’s very pertinent we understand some valid facts about 5G technology. What is 5G? 5G
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Beware fraud and scams during this lock-down ….
A lady on Aina Street, Ojodu Berger, Lagos just lost N105,000 in the process of obtaining fake N10,000 grant from government for staying at home. Apart from her bank account details, she equally supplied her BVN for purported confirmation by the Ministry of Finance. The fraudsters used the information supplied by her to clear the
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What coronavirus means for online fraud, forced sex, drug smuggling, and wildlife trafficking Vanda Felbab-Brown
What coronavirus means for online fraud, forced sex, drug smuggling, and wildlife trafficking Vanda Felbab-Brown Possibly emerging as a result of wildlife trafficking and the consumption of wild animal meat, COVID-19 is influencing crime and illicit economies around the world. Some of the immediate effects are likely to be ephemeral; others will take longer to