NerdzFactory Foundation holds digital safety campaign in Lagos

As part of efforts geared towards cyber security, over 2000 traders, artisans and other informal sector workers across Lagos State have been sensitized and equipped to combat the activities of online scammers through the Digital Safety campaign of NerdzFactory Foundation.

The campaign sponsored by Access Bank was held across five different communities in Lagos including Ikorodu, Ikeja, Ikotun, Apapa and Lekki with emphasis on the important things artisan and informal sector workers should know about digital safety and how to protect themselves and information online.

Director, NerdzFactory Foundation, Ade Olowojoba admonished the traders and artisans not to entertain phone calls asking for details of their debit card and passwords, as these are personal information.

At the closing event around Olodi Apapa, Lagos, Olowojoba stated: “We all are familiar with the stories of people who have lost their savings to fraudsters who disguise themselves as bank representatives. Don’t be a victim.

“Do not entertain any telephone conversation requesting for your debit card max pan, CVV or pin. Also, do not share your password to any platform with anyone. Passwords are for you alone and no one should request for it.”

Programs Manager, NerdzFactory Foundation, Thelma Eweama, advised traders and artisans on how they can protect their personal information and prevent identity theft.

“One of the major ways to protect your personal information is not to submit or enter your details on an unverified website or application. Be careful of the links you click on through different social media platforms,” she added

Meanwhile. the campaign was held through the support of Access Bank, the Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation, the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) and the NerdzFactory Foundation volunteers and team members.