Fraudsters Strike: Cross River Governor’s Phone Compromised, Citizens Targeted For Money

Fraudsters Strike: Cross River Governor’s Phone Compromised, Citizens Targeted For Money

In a concerning turn of events, scammers have managed to hack into one of the phone numbers belonging to Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, using it as a guise to solicit financial assistance from unsuspecting individuals….READ ALSO Cross River Governor Otu Approves N296 Billion Budget, Prioritizing People-Centric Initiatives

Governor Bassey Otu’s Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, issued a statement on Sunday cautioning the public to disregard any unsolicited messages requesting financial aid purportedly from the Governor.

According to Ogbeche, the breach occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 11, 2024, when hi-tech criminals compromised one of the Governor’s mobile numbers.

Ogbeche emphasized the importance of vigilance, urging individuals not to fall victim to such deceitful tactics. He assured that the hacked number had been secured, with law enforcement agencies actively pursuing the perpetrators behind this reprehensible act.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive threat posed by cybercrime and underscores the need for heightened awareness and robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard personal and institutional information from malicious exploitation.