Anti-corruption and elections / EFCC

Beware of Rising Phishing Activities

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to alert the public of an alarming rise in phishing activities targeting unsuspecting individuals across various digital platforms. In recent months, the Commission has observed a surge in fraudulent schemes designed to deceive individuals into disclosing sensitive personal information, including financial details, through deceptive emails, text messages, social media messengers and fake websites. These phishing perpetrators often impersonate reputable organizations, financial institutions or government agencies, exploiting the trust o…