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Festive Season Scams Targeting African Consumers

First seen 19 Dec 2025, 14:03 UTC • Africa.Businessinsider

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During the festive season, African consumers face increased risks from online scams, particularly in mobile transactions. Cybersecurity firm ESET Africa warns of a rise in phishing, SIM-swap fraud, and social-engineering attacks as families engage in year-end money transfers, with mobile-money platforms processing approximately $81 billion in transactions last year.

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