GSM Fraud: ‘No fall mugu’, NCC tells Ibadan phone users
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sensitised motor spare parts traders in Ibadan on telecom and e-fraud while using their phones.
NCC spokesman Ayanbanji Ojo said this at the NCC consumers sensitisation programme held at Agodi-Gate motors spare parts market on Thursday in Ibadan.
Mr Ojo said the commission had received several complaints of financial fraud through telecoms platforms. He said the commission decided to bring the sensitisation with the theme ‘Shine Your Eyes, No Fall Mugu’ to the market because of the vulnerability of most traders to events and happenings in the telecommunications space.
He urged them to keep their Subscribers Identification Module(SIM) cards safe, beware of ‘free gifts’ internet links, use strong passwords and guide against Identity thefts online. Mr Ojo also advised that they should always be careful of investment schemes perpetuated on telecoms platforms.
“The market people are our telecom consumers. Without them, we can not exist as a regulator. The market people deserve to know what is going on in the telecoms space. There have been so many complaints on the loss of money,” stated the NCC spokesman. “So, we need to educate our consumers all the time because we are now in the sustainability of the telecoms industry.”
He added, “If we do not sustain the telecom consumers, the fraudsters will take advantage of them. As telecom regulator, we advise people to go to their service providers to resolve complaints. But if they are dissatisfied, they can call NCC toll-free number ‘622’ to resolve the issue.”
President of the Ibadan Motor Parts Dealers Association, Moruf Olanrewaju, commended the NCC’s efforts to protect phone users from telecom fraud.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Politics
Crisis rocks Nasarawa Assembly, reelected speaker insists due process followed
The speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Abdullahi, says his reelection followed due process and constitutional provisions.
Politics
Lagos belongs to Yorubas; lawmakers will pass new property, business ownership laws favouring only indigenes: Speaker Obasa
“There would be laws…in the areas of economy and commerce, property and titles, and we will reverse all that are reversible to protect the interest of the indigenes.”
Economy
World Bank warns global economy in ‘precarious position’
According to a new report from the World Bank, high interest rates and the Russian war in Ukraine continue to slow global economic growth significantly.
Education
Sudan War: JAMB to place evacuated students in Nigerian universities
JAMB has rolled out modalities for the absorption of returnee students from war-torn countries into Nigerian universities.
Sport
West Ham win Europa Conference League
Said Benrahma, however, broke the deadlock, firing the Hammers ahead in the 62nd minute from the penalty spot.
World
Kakhovka Dam: UN distributes 12,000 bottles of water to children
“They are also delivering hygiene supplies and other basic items to people in Mykolaiv and Odesa who have been evacuated and sought shelter in those two towns.
