FirstBank reinforces dedication to fraud prevention

 FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and main monetary inclusion companies supplier, has reaffirmed its dedication to defending prospects and selling safe banking practices because it commemorates International Fraud Awareness Week

Tge worldwide fraud consciousness week will happen between November 15 to  November 21, 2026.

With fraud techniques changing into more and more subtle throughout digital and bodily channels, the Bank is leveraging the worldwide observance to deepen consciousness and encourage proactive measures that assist prospects safeguard their funds and private info.

 FirstBank’s Fraud Awareness Week marketing campaign  themed “Fraud Stops With Me: See It, Stop It, Report It.” The initiative is designed to empower prospects, workers and most of the people with the information and instruments wanted to determine fraud indicators, shield delicate info, confirm transactions and promptly report suspicious actions.

As a part of the marketing campaign, the Bank will drive a collection of consciousness actions centered on widespread fraud schemes, together with phishing makes an attempt, identification theft, account takeover fraud, social engineering techniques and different rising monetary scams. Customers may even obtain sensible steering on safe banking practices and steps they’ll take to scale back their publicity to fraud.

Speaking on the importance of the notice campaigns, Chief Information Security Officer, FirstBank, Harrison Nnaemeka Nnaji, mentioned:

“As digital technology continues to reshape the way we live, work and transact, building awareness remains one of the most effective tools for combating cybercrime and fraud. At FirstBank, we believe that protecting customers goes beyond technology; it also requires equipping people with the knowledge and confidence to recognize potential threats and respond appropriately. Through this campaign, we are reinforcing the shared responsibility required to create a safer and more trusted digital environment for everyone.”