The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted the public to a surge in fraudulent messages and cyberattack attempts targeting personal bank accounts.
In a statement issued yesterday, the apex bank, through its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, said the scams involve emails, messages, and online content falsely claiming to originate from the CBN.
According to the Bank, such communications are designed to mislead the public, prompting recipients to click on malicious links and spreading false information about its leadership, licensing, and policy matters.
“The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) wishes to alert members of the public to the circulation of fraudulent messages, emails, and online communications purporting to originate from or be associated with the Bank,” the statement said.
It added that the messages are intended to deceive individuals and gain unauthorised access to personal and financial information.
The Bank emphasised that its official website remains www.cbn.gov.ng‘ ýÿ, urging the public to rely only on verified channels for information.
It advised Nigerians to avoid clicking on suspicious links or sharing personal details on unverified platforms, and to confirm the authenticity of any communication attributed to the CBN through its official website and recognised media outlets.
The apex bank also called on the public to report any suspected fraudulent messages, emails, or websites to law enforcement authorities.
Reaffirming its commitment to financial system safety, the CBN said it is strengthening its cybersecurity frameworks in collaboration with relevant agencies to protect Nigerians against digital fraud.
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