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”

Team spirit is one of the things that people put in their resume as one of their characters. This might be as a result of the fact that a company is not made up of one person, and there would be a need to work hand in hand with a group of people. Getting along … Continue reading “Building Effective Teamwork in The Workplace”

No one prays for emergencies but they are part of the package called life. You might tick out all the dates on the calendar or have a mental picture of how every minute of your day should weave into a bouquet of bliss. But the universe might have something else planned. Don’t fret. Like said … Continue reading “Emergency Funds: Why you need one”

According to health experts, Coronavirus patients can experience a variety of issues ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. The WHO and CDC first urged the public to be on the lookout for fever, dry cough and breathing difficulties. However, as the Coronavirus has evolved in the last couple of months, medical comprehension of the … Continue reading “Six New Symptoms of COVID-19 you should be aware of”

The African fashion industry has risen beyond the confines of the continent into becoming a recognizable assemblage of bliss on the global fashion radar. The DFA is among the perfect platforms that allows budding fashion designers to display their creativity and talent to the world. The event which had Access Bank PLC, as one of … Continue reading “Thrills and Frills of Design Fashion Africa, 2019 with Access Bank”

Let’s paint you a picture– You’ve run out of some groceries and need to make a quick stop at the grocery store to stock up. Before stepping into the store, you know exactly what you want to buy–say three to four items, nothing much. But upon entering the store, every item on the shelf beckons … Continue reading “5 Simple Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store”