Ekiti NCC begins campaign against cyber theft
By Victor Akinkuolie , Ado-Ekiti
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has begun an aggressive campaigns and sensitization programme for telecommunication consumers in Ekiti State on safety measures against cyber fraud and theft.
The regulatory agency , said the menace of cybercrime had wrecked havoc on many Nigerians, making them to lose valuable property and money to fraudsters, who used Information and Communication Telecommunication infrastructure to defraud innocent citizens.
Speaking in Ado Ekiti on Thursday during the 104th Consumer Outreach Programme , Mr Jide Azees of the Consumer Advocacy Group of NCC, urged consumers to be cautious of information they divulge to people on social media and other ICT platforms.
The stakeholders programme was attended by traditional rulers, students, youth groups, faith-based groups, artisans, market men and women as well as civil servants.
Azees, who spoke on the topic “Mitigating Effects of Cybercrime: Role of Telecom Users”, stated that there was need for consumers to avoid frivolous discussion with unknown individuals on social media platforms, saying this is the best way to fall into the hands of fraudsters.
He said many Nigerians have lost their lives as a result of trauma caused them by ICT fraudsters, saying consumers must protect their personal data from being stolen by ICT fraudsters.
“These fraudsters attack consumers on social media and website where consumers carry out financial transactions by using credit/debit cards. Our mobile devices and computers are the targets of yahoo boys.
The Director, Consumer Affairs Bureau, MTS Felicia Onwuegbuchulam, said the programme was packaged by NCC to inform and educate telecommunication users on how best to protect their lives.
The Director, who was represented by Deputy Director in the Department, Mr Ismail Adedigba, said the NCC will continue to take actions that would protect the rights and lives of consumers.
