Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has again raised an alarm over the emergence of a number of fake Twitter accounts masquerading as the genuine Twitter handle of the EFCC Chairman, Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa.
The commission said the public should mark the following accounts as some of the fake Twitter accounts: @AbdurasheedBawa, @AbdulrBawa and @AbdulRashidBawa1.
In a statement by its Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC said, “One of the fake Twitter handles, @AbdulRashidBaw1, which was created in February following the appointment of Bawa as EFCC Chair, has witnessed a steady stream of followers, an indication that many have been hoodwinked into believing they were dealing with the EFCC Chair.
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“The Commission is alarmed that the prank by unscrupulous elements is unwittingly exposing suspecting citizens to potentially grievous manipulation by fraudsters.
“Against this background, it is imperative to again warn that, these Twitter accounts are fake and have no link whatsoever with Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, Executive Chairman, EFCC.”
The commissioned warned that those following the fake Twitter accounts were doing so at their own risk.
It added, “In the same vein, the Commission wishes to remind the promoters of the fake Twitter accounts that their actions amount to impersonation or identity theft which is a criminal offence under the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.,) Act 2015” and warned them to desist or risk the full wrath of the law.