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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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
- Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Administration is tightening security measures in the nation's capital, Abuja.Mon 17:52
- Program coverage includes the capital territory of Abuja.Mon 17:52
TikTok
video-focused social media platform
- PBS is leveraging social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to grow its audience and attract top talent for future projects.Mon 17:13
- The FBI is investigating election fraud in Los Angeles, following claims documented in a TikTok video.Mon 15:13
OPay
Nigerian mobile banking company
- The Nigerian financial and regulatory landscape involves the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, and key digital payment entities like OPay.Thu 07:51

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