Eko hot blog reports that the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) has issued a stern warning to the public regarding a fraudulent recruitment scheme targeting aspiring primary school teachers in Lagos State. The scam, which has been circulating online, falsely advertises teaching positions and demands that individuals complete recruitment forms through certain … Read more
There is a new scam in town! Fraudsters now generate fake SMS credit alerts to defraud unsuspecting people. Eko Hot Blog reports that Victor Isibor, a YouTuber, has raised the alarm over a new app used by fraudsters to scam sellers. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation Divided? Fallout After Nigeria’s New Anthem ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government of Nigeria has taken a decision to suspend the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo. This development was announced in a statement on Tuesday, January 2, signed by Augustina Obilor-Duru on behalf of the Director Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Benjamin Ezeukwe aged 28 for masterminding and fleecing “hundreds of innocent Nigerians” in an elaborate cement-price-slash scam. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the suspect’s arrest in a statement on Sunday. Ezeukwe had sometimes in September 2023 allegedly released an advert … Read more
Binance CEO labels Binance Nigeria Limited a scam, issues cease and desist. Securities and Exchange Commission declares Binance Nigeria Limited illegal. President’s administration bans Binance Nigeria Limited, warns investors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Executive Officer of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, has stated that Nigeris’s subsidiary of the global cryptocurrency exchange platform is a … Read more
Fraudsters frequently use bank schemes to get people’s financial and personal information. They utilize a variety of techniques to deceive their victims into disclosing private information such as passwords and bank account details. EDITOR’S PICKS 5 Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety Instantly 3 Warning Signs Of Diabetes You Must Never Overlook 5 Bad Signs You … Read more
EDITOR’S PICK Rejection Of UTAS Will Prolong Strike Action – ASUU Osun 2022: Oyetola, Adeleke Makes INEC 15-man Final List PDP Primaries: Atiku Part Of Our Consensus Arrangement – Saraki A large amount of social media users and shoppers have been scammed at one point or the other, either large bucks or small money and … Read more
Details of how customer fainted after N2.95m vanished from his GTB Account is the latest trend. Eko Hot Blog reports that on December 31, 2021, Bankole Clement woke up happy to see the last day of the year. Like many people, he had exciting New Year celebration plans for himself and his family. He was looking forward to … Read more
EFCC Declares Man Wanted Over Alleged N213 Billion Fraud EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared one Maxwell Chizi Odum, the CEO of MBA Capital and Training Limited, wanted in connection with an alleged N213 billion scam. According to the anti-graft agency’s statement, Odum has been proclaimed sought … Read more
Travel Agency boss Ijikere remanded over alleged N1.4m Visa scam He pleaded not guilty to the charges and Magistrate A.O Olorunfemi granted her N500, 000 bail with two sureties in like sum. EKO HOT BLOG Chinyere Jane Ijikere, 34, the Managing Director of El-Addis Travel Limited in Lagos, has been detained and charged before an … Read more
Abuja Man Ohis Jailed for Defrauding Danish Woman He will avoid incarceration by paying a fine of N500,000 as part of his plea deal with the EFCC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Omoaregba Ohis, an Abuja-based scammer, was found guilty of one count of false impersonation. Justice Akanbi-Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, … Read more
Adewale Daniel Jayeoba has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged investment scam. The EFCC said Jayeoba, a native of Ori-Ade Local Government in Osun State, used to live at Suit 1004, Providence Centre, MKO Abiola Way, by NNPC Mega Station, Abeokuta, Ogun State, EkoHotBlog reports. “The public … Read more
Security operatives in India have nabbed Nigerians involved in romance scam. EkoHotBlog reports that the two men who allegedly duped a woman to the tune of N2, 253, 952 in a romance scam have been arrested in India. The scam took place in Chennai, India according to reports. Read Also: I Will Be Sacked For … Read more
Controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo has alleged that Nigerian suspected fraudster Ramon Abass aka Hushpuppi funded Linda Ikeji TV. Ekohotbog recalls that Hushpuppi known for his flamboyant lifestyle on social media platforms alongside 11 others, was arrested in UAE and extradited to the United States Of America on June 10, 2020, after he (Hushpuppi) was embroiled … Read more
Operatives of the EFCC, Uyo Zonal Office in a joint operation with some of the Commission’s operatives from Abuja, in the early hours of Thursday, November 28, 2019, stormed a building described as ‘Yahoo Academy’ allegedly used solely for the training of youngsters in various aspects of cyber criminality. Read Also: No-One Can Divide Nigeria … Read more
A Nigerian, Nnamdi Marcellus Mgbodile, living in Marietta, Georgia, United States has been arraigned on twenty counts of bank fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. He was docked on November 19 before the U.S. Magistrate Judge Janet F. King. A federal grand jury indicted Mgbodile on November 6, 2019. Read Also: Magu … Read more
Justice Adamu Turaki Mohammed of the Federal High Court Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced one Johnson Abraham Ukiwe who was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to seven years imprisonment without an option of fine. Read Also: Police Arrests Killer Of Tricycle Rider Ukiwe was arraigned on a five … Read more