Course track
Mobile Money and POS Fraud - Africa
Mobile money agent fraud, the new CBN BVN rules, fake loan apps and investment groups, SIM swap, POS skimming, and building a fraud-aware culture on the front line.
Who takes this: Staff and agents in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and other African markets
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| Module | Length | What staff learn | Maps to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Money Agent Fraud and Fake Transfer Alerts | 5 min | Confirm a real account balance directly before releasing cash or goods. | CBN |
| The New CBN BVN Rules: What Changed in 2026 | 4 min | Explain and uphold the new May 2026 CBN BVN and device-security rules. | CBN |
| Fake Loan Apps and WhatsApp Investment Groups | 4 min | Recognize guaranteed-return investment scams and predatory loan-app permission requests. | NDPA |
| SIM Swap Scams: When Your Number Gets Stolen | 5 min | Spot the warning signs of a SIM swap attack and take the right steps to protect your mobile money account before and after it happens. | CBN, ISO, NIST |
| POS Terminal Skimming and Tap-to-Pay Risks | 5 min | Identify physical and digital skimming threats at POS terminals and apply safe card habits to protect customer and business funds. | PCI, ISO, CBN |
| Protecting Customer Data at the Point of Sale | 5 min | Apply basic data protection principles at the POS to reduce the risk of customer information being exposed or misused. | NDPA, PCI, ISO |
| Recognizing and Reporting Suspicious POS Transactions | 5 min | Identify transaction patterns that signal fraud at the POS and follow the correct steps to report them without putting yourself or your business at risk. | PCI, CBN, ISO |
| Mobile Money PIN and Account Security Basics | 5 min | Set up and maintain strong PIN and account security habits that significantly reduce the chance of unauthorized access to a mobile money account. | CBN, NIST, ISO |
| Social Engineering Tactics Targeting Mobile Money Users | 5 min | Recognize the most common social engineering scripts used to trick mobile money users into handing over funds or credentials, and respond safely. | NIST, ISO, CBN |
| Building a Fraud-Aware Culture in Your Team | 5 min | Apply practical steps to build a team environment where fraud risks are spotted early, reported without fear, and handled consistently. | ISO, SOC2, NIST |
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