Watch the video as fraudsters based in the Philippines impersonate Nigerian authorities, claiming to call from Abuja to scam unsuspecting victims. Authorities urged to act swiftly
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]raudsters in the Philippines are targeting Nigerians by falsely claiming to be calling from Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory.
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A newly circulated video reveals how these criminals deceive victims into believing they are speaking with government officials or local authorities, when in fact the calls are being made from abroad.
The video shows a disturbing trend of cross-border cybercrime, where fraudsters use spoofing technology and local accents to manipulate Nigerians into sharing personal information or making financial transactions.
The perpetrators appear to be operating sophisticated call centres in the Philippines, yet represent themselves as officials stationed in Abuja.
“They’re calling from the Philippines but claiming to be in Abuja—this is deception on a global scale, and it must be stopped,” said a cybersecurity analyst in response to the footage.
This method of impersonation not only damages trust in official communications but also exposes countless Nigerians to financial loss and identity theft.
Victims often believe they are engaging with legitimate government institutions, making them more susceptible to fraud.
Experts are calling on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), law enforcement agencies, and international partners to urgently investigate and dismantle these operations.
There are also renewed calls for public awareness campaigns to educate citizens on identifying scam calls and verifying the authenticity of such interactions.
Cybersecurity professionals warn that this form of impersonation is part of a broader pattern of scams targeting the Global South, exploiting gaps in international law enforcement cooperation.
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The incident underscores the need for tighter global oversight of telecommunications fraud and better tools for tracing international scam networks.
Oreoluwa is an accountant and a brand writer with a flair for journalism.
