NCC Encourages Vigilance Against Electronic fraud and clarifies its role.
NCC: In a bid to combat electronic fraud, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has clarified its position, stating that it does not possess the authority to investigate such cases. Instead, the NCC has urged Nigerians to report any suspected electronic fraud to the relevant security agencies.
During a campaign titled “Shine Your Eyes, No Fall Mugu” held in Bauchi, Umar Alkazeem, the Director of Consumers Affairs at NCC, emphasized the importance of reporting strange debit alerts from bank accounts to financial institutions. He further recommended that consumers involve the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and security agencies in such cases.
Represented by Banji Ojo, the Head of Consumers Policy Development and Monitoring of the Consumers Affairs Department, Alkazeem clarified NCC’s role, stating, “We are sensitizing everybody to know where they go when there is an electronic fraud issue. In this particular case, it’s the responsibility of security agencies to investigate any crime committed using any SIM. NCC does not have that right. What we have said is that all SIMs must be registered and if there is a registered SIM that has not been traced, hold the Nigerian Police and the EFCC responsible. It’s not the fault of NCC. You can visit their websites if you have any complaints.”
Alkazeem expressed concern that telecommunications subscribers continue to fall victim to fraud due to misplaced trust in individuals, whether they be family, friends, or strangers. Many expose sensitive information both online and offline, making them vulnerable to fraudulent schemes. He noted that greed among some network subscribers plays a significant role in exacerbating these illegal activities.
Furthermore, Alkazeem warned Nigerians against sharing vital information from their debit cards, including the 16-digit card number, the three-digit security code on the back, the cardholder’s name, expiry date, and the card PIN. These precautions, he stressed, are crucial to protect against electronic fraud. Follow thedailycourierng for more news updates.