Digital Trap: Surge in phishing, sim-swap fraud triggers alarm for Nigerian mobile banking users

Nationaldailyng | 18-06-2026 09:15pm |

Nigerian banks and financial institutions have heightened security alerts for their customers in response to a notable increase in cyber fraud incidents, particularly phishing and SIM-swap schemes. Security experts indicate that criminal organizations are shifting from basic scams to more sophisticated operations that employ advanced social engineering tactics and specialized phishing tools. This trend poses significant risks to mobile and internet banking users, prompting financial entities to reinforce protective measures and educate customers on safeguarding their accounts.

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