Online banking is rapidly expanding across Africa, offering convenience and accessibility to millions. From Kenya’s M-Pesa to...
Fraud and Scams
Stay informed on the latest fraud and scam threats in Africa. Learn how cybercriminals operate and how to protect your finances and data.
South Africa’s banking sector is facing an alarming rise in financial crime, with digital banking fraud, application...
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has published its annual fraud report, detailing the incidence of fraud across...
A highly convincing phishing scam exploited Google Sites and email authentication protocols to impersonate an original email...
The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) has warned about a rise in AI-driven scams affecting...
The official X account of Ghana’s President, H.E. John Mahama, has been confirmed compromised and is being...
Nigeria’s financial sector recorded a staggering N52.26 billion loss due to fraud in 2024, reflecting a 196%...
With nearly 3 billion WhatsApp users worldwide, cybercriminals continue to target the platform to execute attacks. Whatsapp...
A recent notice by Ghana’s Cybersecurity Authority indicates that in January 2025, Ghana lost GHS 65,860.00 to...
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued a warning about fraudsters impersonating asset managers on Telegram...