CBN flags fake messages, warns public of cyber fraud attempts

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted the public to the circulation of fraudulent messages, emails and online communications falsely linked to the Bank and aimed at misleading people.

In a statement signed by Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director, Corporate Communications, the Bank said the messages prompt recipients to click on links, spread false information about its leadership, licensing and policy issues, and are designed to hack personal accounts.

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The CBN said its official website remains www.cbn.gov.ng and advised the public to refrain from clicking suspicious links or sharing personal information on unverified websites. It also urged individuals to verify all CBN-related communications through its official website and recognised media outlets, and to report suspected fraudulent sites, emails or messages to law enforcement authorities.

The Bank reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the Nigerian financial system, adding that it is strengthening its cybersecurity frameworks in collaboration with relevant agencies to protect the public against digital fraud.

Hope Moses-Ashike

Hope Moses-Ashike is an Associate Editor, Banking and Finance, with more than a decade of experience reporting on Nigeria’s financial system and broader economy. She closely tracks market movements, monetary policy decisions, company disclosures, regulatory actions, economic indicators, and global developments, and interprets what they mean for businesses, investors, policymakers, and households. Her reporting helps readers understand complex issues such as inflation trends, foreign exchange market dynamics, interest rate decisions, bank performance, and investment risks. She also covers major international events and periodically travels to Washington, D.C., to report on the World Bank/IMF Spring and Annual Meetings. Her dedication to financial journalism has earned her multiple recognitions and invitations to high-level professional development programmes. She is an alumna of the International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) in the United States and holds an Advanced Financial Journalism Certificate from the Press Association Training in London, UK. Her other notable achievements include completing the Lagos Business School CMC Programme, the Bloomberg Media Africa Initiative Programme, and a Master Class in Journalism at Rhodes University in South Africa.