Nigerian data protection agency, NITDA denies endorsement of fraudulent online ‘money doubling schemes’

The Nigerian Information Development Agency, NITDA, has raised an alarm over fraudulent online money doubling schemes claiming to be endorsed by the agency.

NITDA raised the alarm in a Twitter thread that:

“NITDANigeria hereby calls on the general public to disregard any fake news claiming that the Agency or its staff endorses money doubling Financial Investments scheme.”

“The Agency refutes any affiliation or endorsement of these platforms and strongly advises the general public on the need for caution when dealing with online money doubling scheme especially via WhatsApp mobile Application.”

“These fraudulent Financial Investment companies lure users by requesting that you join their WhatsApp group, consequently, they access records of citizens phone numbers. These phone numbers can further be used in SMS scams as well as other various cybercrimes.”

” The general public is advised to always verify if these firms have clearance from relevant Government Agencies mandated to license Corporate Investment Advisers.”

” The public is further advised to be wary of any quick wins schemes especially if it violates the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation.”

“Furthermore, NITDA strongly advises the general public to disregard the malicious investment scheme even if the people behind such purportedly use NITDA’s name, its affiliates, logo and or staff of the agency as a bait to lure the people.”

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