OPay used branding in fake scam ads, targeting Mohammed Yusuf via the TikTok algorithm in Nigeria.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jul 24

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What happened

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Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Nigeria TikTok OPay

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A transnational syndicate is targeting individuals in Nigeria, Niger, and Ghana, with specific mention of targets related to TikTok usage in Nigeria.

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The entities involved

Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
- Reuters reported on the violence currently taking place in Nigeria.05:50
- Protests against police brutality in Nigeria led to MRA securing a judicial order which the government disregarded.05:50
TikTok
video-focused social media platform
- Allegations of child addiction and safety risks involving TikTok have surfaced in Alabama.01:51
- Alabama's recent settlement regarding TikTok includes comparable time limits.01:51
OPay
Nigerian mobile banking company
- OPay, one of Nigeria's largest mobile-money platforms, is planning a listing in the United States, with Deutsche Bank hired to lead the process.Fri 23:43

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