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Nigeria's telecom regulator created a new system to protect people from fraud when phone numbers get reassigned. The portal will help prevent identity theft tied to recycled SIM cards across banking, social media, and government services.
Nigeria's telecom regulator is launching a system that flags suspicious phone numbers instantly, protecting millions from fraud. The move comes as scammers exploit recycled SIM cards to steal identities and drain bank accounts.
Nigeria's central bank just rolled out smart new security measures to protect digital banking customers from fraud, including real-time identity checks and temporary limits on new devices. The move comes as the country tackles a fraud surge while keeping its booming instant payment system safe for everyone.
Ghana is cracking down on mobile money fraud by blocking national ID cards linked to repeated scams. The move could lock fraudsters out of telecom services and government systems entirely. ##
A federal anti-fraud task force just suspended 447 hospices in Los Angeles suspected of defrauding taxpayers of more than $600 million. The crackdown marks a 539% increase in fraud investigations since early April, protecting healthcare dollars meant for honest patients.
A Nigerian tech company just launched FraudLens, a free fraud-fighting database that could help protect millions of Africans from digital scams. The platform shares fraud intelligence across banks and fintechs to stop criminals before they strike again.
A federal anti-fraud task force has suspended 221 healthcare and hospice providers in Los Angeles in just two weeks, marking a major crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid scams. The effort has already led to arrests and helped recover over $50 million stolen from taxpayers.
After losing $13,000 to land fraud, two Nigerian entrepreneurs built Sytemap, a blockchain platform that maps and verifies property records to protect homebuyers. Their digital solution is transforming one of Nigeria's most fraud-riddled markets into a transparent system.
Nigeria's Central Bank and telecom regulator just launched a system that lets banks instantly verify if a phone number has been hijacked before processing payments. Financial fraud dropped 51% this year, and this new partnership could drive losses even lower.
A new wave of Indian books explores how LGBTQ+ individuals find belonging and express identity through cooking and kitchen spaces. These stories reveal how food becomes a language of acceptance and self-discovery.
Pennsylvania topped the nation in Medicaid fraud convictions last year by working smarter, not harder. Attorney General Dave Sunday reveals how aggressive collaboration is protecting vulnerable citizens and stopping criminals before they take root.
When Ethiopian women get their first formal job, some switch the ethnicity they report to strangers just to stay safe during their commute. A groundbreaking study reveals how women navigate dangerous ethnic tensions by strategically adjusting their identity in public spaces.
Nigerian artist Eniwaye Oluwaseyi is showcasing deeply personal work across Paris and Luxembourg that celebrates cultural roots and belonging. His double exhibition "Buried roots up in the air" uses multi-layered compositions to explore memory and identity.
Dutch police launched a bold campaign plastering 100 blurred photos of fraud suspects across billboards and TV, giving them two weeks to turn themselves in before their faces are revealed. The creative "Game Over" strategy targets criminals who scammed over 100,000 people, mostly elderly victims, last year.
A major conference in South Africa revealed how scientists and journalists can work together to expose research misconduct and improve science coverage. The collaboration could transform how we catch and report academic fraud.
In a rare banking accountability win, India's central bank has ordered five major banks to compensate a 78-year-old fraud victim for failing to monitor suspicious accounts. The regulatory decision could reshape how banks protect customers from digital scams.
Kenya's new AI system just caught someone trying to claim benefits for 381 fake children, exposing a massive $80 million fraud scheme. The technology is helping recover stolen healthcare funds and protect patients across the country.
Kenya's largest bank slashed fraud losses by 84% and stopped over 40% more scams in 2025, even as it fired double the employees for insider theft. The turnaround shows how investing in security technology is paying off for African banks.
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A small South African digital bank has accomplished something remarkable: zero card fraud and zero phishing since launching in 2021. Bank Zero's success proves that fighting financial crime is about design choices, not just technology budgets.
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After years of stalled investigations, South Africa's elite police unit rushed 13 lottery fraud cases to prosecutors in just weeks. The sudden action came after the Hawks missed a key parliamentary meeting, reviving cases where millions meant for charities allegedly went to corrupt officials instead.
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