Nigerians have been warned to beware of fraudulent online data collection form that has been circulated by some individuals.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) issued the warning in a statement signed by its Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations Mrs Hadiza Umar.
According to the statement, the people behind the fake news were capitalizing on the COVID-19 pandemic to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians.
NITDA Warns Nigerians Not To Disclose Bank Details
NITDA described as fake, the information on social media platforms asking people to provide their data such as phone number, email address, bank details etc.
NITDA further said activities of the cyber-criminals are on the increase due to the lockdown directive being observed globally as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The statement reads “As a general precautionary measure; Internet users are advised to observe the following: not to give out their personal information to any unverified data collection platform.
Avoid clicking unknown links; disregard offers requesting for their bank details; not to share any unverified information via social media platforms, and know what to do when they become victims of cybercrime.”
The Agency further called on all well-meaning Nigerians to support the Federal Government in its efforts towards containing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.