The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday charged traders across the country to be wary of calls and messages they receive and online apps they open in view of the risks associated with acting on such calls, messages and apps from fraudsters.
The commission gave this charge during its telecom consumers sensitization programme with the theme “Shine Your Eyes- No Fall Mugu” held at the Araromi spare parts market in Ibadan, Oyo State
Speaking at the well-attended event, the NCC’s Head of Consumer Affairs Bureau, Mr. Banji Ojo, said that there were many ways people can be defrauded online or through telephone conversations.
He, therefore, advised the traders to be wary of applications they downland and people they communicate with online.
According to him, the sensitization programme is organised by the NCC based on its awareness about various antics online hackers and fraudsters were using to defraud innocent members of the public globally
He explained: “There are many ways to defraud you online. Do not open applications you don’t know. Do not give your password to anyone, even your children.
“It is dangerous to share your information with someone you don’t trust online.
“That is why we are saying that open your eyes and shine your face. No bank will call you to ask you to reveal your bank details on the phone”, Ojo warned.
In his remarks at the forum, the President of the Ibadan Motor Parts Dealers Association, Mr. Olanrewaju Ishola, thanked the commission for organising such an educative programme in the market, saying that the gesture attests to the commission’s commitment to protecting telecom customers from risks.
He said: “This programme is very important. As you can see, our people came out in their numbers to attend. They have listened and have learnt a lot.
“We love the programme. It is very helpful. We want to thank the NCC for bringing it to our doorstep. We look forward to having more programmes of this kind”, Ishola added.
