Scams

  The Police Special Fraud Unit has cautioned intending travellers to strictly adhere to due process when applying for travel visas. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday, the spokesperson of PSFU, DSP Ovie Ewhubare, cautioned intending travellers against scams. Ewhubare urged members of the public to remain vigilant against fraudsters’ activities. NAN reports that scammers in the country have increasingly targeted visa applicants by posing as embassy officials or agents, using fake websites and urgent messages to demand quick payments. The fraudsters often promise guaranteed visa approvals or faster processing and request payments through personal bank accounts, gift cards, or other unofficial channels. Recently, the Police Command in Lagos State apprehended a syndicate in the Ago-Okota area of the state, for allegedly defrauding members of the public of over N500 million. The suspects, aged 23, 25, 27 and 36, were apprehended following credible intelligence and multiple complaints from victims. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects operated under the guise of an educational consultancy. The spokesperson said that following due process remained the most effective way to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. NAN