The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged Nigerians to educate themselves and their children about the tactics of fraudsters and scammers to safeguard their finances.
Speaking at the 2024 Global Money Week celebration in Abuja, Deputy Governor Philip Ikeazor emphasized the importance of instilling financial awareness from a young age.
The theme, “Protect Your Money, Secure Your Future,” highlights the necessity of understanding financial scams, saving, and investing for a secure future.
Ikeazor emphasized that financial security isn’t solely about earning money but also managing resources effectively.
He stressed the importance of recognizing frauds and scams, knowing how to respond to scammers, and safeguarding finances both online and offline.
Ikeazor encouraged prompt reporting of encounters with scammers to financial institutions.
