The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted the public on the circulation of fraudulent messages, emails, and online communications purporting to originate from or be associated with it, which are intended to misinform members of the public.
The apex bank, in a statement issued on the worrisome situation by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, indicated that the fraudulent messages, which prompt recipients to click links, were peddling false information about the bank’s leadership, licensing, and policy issues, and are intended to hack personal accounts.
It maintained that its official website remained www.cbn.gov.ng and strongly urged members of the public to refrain from clicking links or sharing personal information on suspicious websites, verify the authenticity of all CBN communications through the official website and recognised media outlets, and report any suspected fraudulent site, email, or message to law enforcement authorities.
The CBN restated its full commitment to safeguarding the Nigerian financial system and strengthening its cybersecurity frameworks in collaboration with relevant agencies to protect the public against digital fraud.
