The EFCC boss commended the media for collaborating with the agency in its fight against economic and financial crimes, adding that the engagement provided an opportunity to interface with faces behind the news.
He particularly expressed delight over the synergy between the media and the EFCC saying, “the media has proven to be an important stakeholder, showcasing our activities and offering critical reviews that are germane to systems improvement.” In his presentation titled “New Trends in Cybercrimes: How Not to Become A Victim”,Mr Alex Ocheme of the Operations Department of the commission put the damages done by cybercrimes globally at 8 trillion dollars.
He urged the participants to be wary of unsolicited messages they received via social media platforms and avoid posting sensitive information on social media to avoid danger, adding that there are ways to verify the authenticity of the information.