Identity theft is growing at an alarming rate. Studies have shown that one in three people fall victim to fraud on a daily basis. While this may be the case, the current pandemic situation has even further accelerated the numbers. Here are some helpful tips to ensure you don’t fall victim to fraud. Be mindful … Continue reading “5 Simple Tips to Prevent Fraud on Your Account”
Since the coronavirus pandemic began a few months back, fraudulent acts have spread like wildfire. There have been widespread reports of people who have either received an email, text message, or a phone call from scammers disguised as government officials. They claim to have been sent by the government to distribute COVID-19 relief funds and … Continue reading “Coronavirus Scams: Stay Safe, Stay Vigilant”
At one point or the other during this pandemic, you may have received a phone call or an email from unknown individuals claiming to be government officials tasked with distributing relief funds to citizens. They go ahead to ask for your personal banking details such as your BVN in order to credit your account with … Continue reading “Tips to Stay Fraud-Free”
That moment your beauty sleep is disturbed by the vibration of your phone. You spring up from your bed, grab your phone, punch the ‘receive’ button and the next thing you hear is.. “I’m Mr Kola Chike Amadu calling from your bank, to verify your account, okay?”. Out of annoyance, you end the call. At … Continue reading “The Most Common Fraud Tactics Exposed”
Customers should be on the lookout for fraudsters who are using new scam methods to rip people off by preying on the distress that comes with the nation-wide lockdown. Fraudsters contact their potential victim either via mail, phone call, or text to request for their bank details with the promise of crediting their account, after … Continue reading “Customers Should Be Wary of Scams During Lock-down”
The Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) is a private sector-led organization in Nigeria established to assist the government in combating the Coronavirus disease in the country. It was launched on March 26, 2020, following an announcement made by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The purpose of the relief fund is to … Continue reading “CACOVID and its fight against COVID-19 in Nigeria”
Fraudsters are using new scam methods to rip people off by preying on the distress that comes with the nation-wide lockdown. Fraudsters contact their potential victim either via mail, phone call or text to request for their bank details with the promise of crediting their account, after which they proceed to withdraw the money in … Continue reading “Be Wary of Fraudsters!”
To ensure a safe mobile banking experience, always protect your phone and personal information from hackers, identity thieves and malware. TIP 1: Be mindful of your PIN and password Never disclose your password, PIN or OTP to anyone even if they tell you they are from Access Bank Use strong passwords so no one can … Continue reading “Safety Tips for Mobile Banking”
The Access The Stars TV show has taught us one big lesson, In the journey of life, you’ll lose some and gain some. That’s how competitions play out anyways, especially in one where only a single winner is required. No doubt, it was quite heart wrenching to see some of the contestants get dropped off … Continue reading “Access The Stars: Charles Akinloye Takes The Crown”
Access The Stars was unquestionably one of the biggest television events of the year (argue with your keyboards if you must). Just by its name, you can almost deduce who the sponsors were. That’s right, the show was the brainchild of Access Bank Plc and Star Lager Beer. Remember some time ago, when a certain … Continue reading “Access The Stars: The Journey So Far”
