Ways of Identifying Scammers

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 By: IRABOR CHIJIOKE

The ways in which Scammers defraud their victims was revealed by Kudi Bank to their Customers. It was learned #Billions  of Naira is been lost to Advanced Fee fraud on monthly basis here in Nigeria.

According to Kudi Bank, the ways of identifying them was revealed from the Microfinance bank to their Customers.

Below is the Style of their operation:


1. The SMS Scammer

Mode of Operation: Sends a text message (SMS) designed to look like it’s from a bank with a link to steal account details.

Strengths: Clever, good at imitating banks, relentless, hard to trace.

Weaknesses: Spelling errors in the text message, the link in the message always looks strange (eg. nameofbank.agent.direct-link.com), the sender ID is usually a random phone number (instead of the bank’s name).

⭐ Your Smart Move: Don’t tap the link. Just delete the message.

2. The Ponzi Scammer

Mode of Operation: Sells investment schemes that are too good to be true on WhatsApp, Facebook or Telegram.

Strengths: Makes sweet promises, usually uses a familiar brand to look legitimate, creates a sense of urgency.

Weaknesses: The interest is always extreme (eg. “Invest 2,000 naira to get 50,000 naira in 30 days!”), always too urgent (eg. “Today is the last day to invest!!!”), usually doesn’t have a physical office.

⭐ Your Smart Move: Don’t reply or send money to the scammer. Leave any Telegram or WhatsApp group that looks suspicious immediately.

3. The Money Doubler

Mode of Operation: Advertises money-doubling opportunities online — social media, WhatsApp, Telegram and forums like Nairaland.

Strengths: Knows how to appear legitimate, advises you to start with a small amount so you’ll build trust, disappears quickly after receiving money.

Weaknesses: Never explains clearly how the money will be doubled, doesn’t have an office address.

⭐ Your Smart Move: Avoid anything that mentions money doubling online and offline. It’s always a scam.


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