Email Addresses

CBN Directs Banks To Obtain Customers’ Social Handles

Jun 24, 2023. by Praise Ben

The CBN mandates financial institutions to collect customers’ social media handles, email addresses, phone numbers, and residential addresses for enhanced identification. This complies with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. The regulations apply to individuals and legal entities, requiring additional information like identification documents and account details. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank … Read more

4 Ways Scammers Can Use Your Email Address Against You

Sep 12, 2022. by Praise Ben

Scammers and cybercriminals are constantly searching for ways to compromise your security, hack into your accounts, and drain your hard-earned savings into their own coffers. You need to take every precaution to protect your personal information—both online, and in the digital world. This includes your email address, with which ne’er-do-wells can accomplish an awful … Read more