Why Labelling Nigerians as the greatest Cybercriminals is a Farce!

8/7/2019 Why Labelling Nigerians as the greatest Cybercriminals is a Farce!

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Contents

State of the Web

State of the Nation

The KeenU Initiative

Get !nvolved

Other Resources


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State of the Web

Check Fraud, 7.80%

Confidence Fraud,

14.40%

Nigerian Letter Fraud,

5.20%

Computer Fraud, 3.80%Non-delivery

(merchandise and

payment), 28.60%

Auction Fraud, 16.30%

Credit/Debit Card Fraud,

4.70%

THE CRIMES

Top ten countries with the largest number of perpetrators (by count)

1 in 20 reported cyber crimes is Advanced Fee Fraud (dubbed Nigerian Letter Scam)


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State of the Web

United States ,

66.10%

United Kingdom ,

10.50%

NIGERIA, 7.50%

Canada , 3.10%

China , 1.60%

South Africa ,0.70%

Ghana , 0.60% Spain , 0.60%Italy , 0.50%

Romania , 0.50%

THE PERPETRATORS

Top ten countries with the largest number of perpetrators (by count)

NIGERIA ranks third


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State of the Web

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

Nigerian

Letter FraudCheck Fraud

Investment

FraudConfidence

FraudAuction

FraudNon

Delivery Credit /Debit Card

Fraud

1.70%11.10%

4% 4.50%

33%

28.10%

3.60%

Percentage Losing Money

THE VEHEMENCE OF CYBERCRIME

About 1 out of 50 of reported Advance Fee Fraud (419) attempts ends with someone

being conned, compared with Auction Fraud (1 of 3) & Non Delivery (1 of 4)


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Nigerian Letter

Fraud

Check Fraud Investment

Fraud

Confidence

Fraud

Auction Fraud Non Delivery Credit / Debit

Card Fraud

$5,100.00

$3,744.00

$2,694.99 $2,400.00

$602.50 $585.00 $427.50

Average Loss per Complaint

State of the Web

AVERAGE LOSSES INCURRED

The average losses incurred from Advance Fee Fraud (419) is almost 10 times that

of both of the most prevalent cybercrimes: Auction Fraud & Non Delivery


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State of the Web

The group of Nigerian scammers are equivalent to the Italian Mob. A smallring of highly intelligent, vastly connected criminals with access to a wide

variety of resources and technologies.

While on the whole, instances of cybercrime perpetrated by Nigerians are

small compared to those perpetrated by other developed nations

worldwide, the degree of monetary loss is evidently significant.

There is proof to demonstrate that a large amount of fraud allegedly

perpetrated by Nigerians, actually does NOT emanate from within the

Country, and there is insufficient evidence to determine the extent of this

identity mismatch.

The massive calumny on Nigeria over instances of cybercrime is not

entirely deserved. The global media has repeatedly ignored the role that

the greed, imbecility and pure criminal intent of most victims of Advanced

Fee Fraud (419) has played in making them easy and pliable marks.

SUMMARY OF THE SCENARIO


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State of the Nation

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

Passionate and driven by a charismatic sponsor

(Dora Akunyili & Ministry of Information)

Timely, since Nigerians are thirsty for restored

National prideWidely accepted by the population

Institution driven (Ministry of Information)

Towering idea without adequate translation to daily

lives of Nigeria

Intended outcomes not clearly defined to the publicAbsence of definite web strategy

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Large number of positive developments in the

Nigerian polity

Effective and broad media access by the Minister

and her AidesLarge number of individuals who believe in the

country both locals and foreigners

Unstable nature of leadership of each Ministry

Inability of Nigerians to buy in effectively and

create a ripple

Lack of credence in International communityProliferation of unchallenged slander on the

internet

Inability of Nigerians to imbibe change/national

orientation to support the initiative

RE-BRANDING NIGERIA CAMPAIGN

The Re-Branding Nigeria campaign has been met with mixed feelings from differentquarters. Find below a SWOT Analysis of the current state of the program:


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State of the Nation

Obvious de-listing of Nigeria as an approved location foronline transactions for MOST shopping websites andpayment portals.

Unmannerly treatment of Nigerians in general on the web.

Predominantly negative response to the re-brandingcampaign from foreign media.

The NIGERIAN Response to internet powered Corruption &

Cybercrime?NOTHING!

SIGNS OF GLOBAL DISMISSAL


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VISION

To foster and create the cyber-prepared and security aware African for the digitalage

MISSION STATEMENT

To increase consumer awareness and enhance the overall utility of onlineservices through education and other relevant activities

To discourage and prevent the perpetration of cybercrimes by scammersof Nigerian descent and on the Nigerian (and international) community.

To advocate for appropriate legislation to accelerate the development of asound legal framework protecting online service providers and consumers

in Africa To identify and recommend national and international standards, as well

as usability and accessibility practices based on their merits, and for thepurpose of ensuring universal accessibility of online services to Nigeriannet users

The KeenU InitiativeMISSION, VISION, STRATEGY


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Reduce the number ofinstances of Nigerian victims

of various forms ofcybercrime, Pin theft, etc by

half within 24 months.

Improve response of lawenforcement agencies to

reported 419ers in thesociety, as well as exposeexisting cartels through

public informants by 200%within 24 months.

To increase the level ofawareness of popular known

scam websites, scamtechniques and practices

among Nigerians and othervictims of cybercrime,

worldwide by 300% within 24months.

To enhance sensitivity oforganisations and

Government to levels ofservice delivery all websitestargeted at Nigerians througha world class rating system,

powered by Users.

To contribute the voice ofNigerians into any Cyberlaw

legislation to be passed atthe House of Senate.

The KeenU InitiativeTARGETED OUTCOMES


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SITUATION SOLUTIONS

ADVANCE FEE FRAUD (419) Expose common scams,

Expose scam sites,

Public awareness on Scammers methods,

Encourage society to expose 419 cartels,

Enlighten Cafe owners,

Push for relevant Legislation,Ensure proper monitoring of internet traffic by

ISPs,

Forward leads and information from victims to

law enforcement,

Promote awareness among Nigerian net users,

Disseminate disclaimers and statements across

our media / public contact outlets,Sensitize organisations on the adoption of

standard security, usability, accessibility features

on websites, etc

LOTTERY SCAMS

CREDIT CARD FRAUD

VIRUS DISSEMINATION

PHISHING / PHARMING (ATM /IDENTITY FRAUD)

PYRAMID / MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING SCHEMES

PHONY ONLINE BIZ / GET RICH SCHEMES

NON - DELIVERY

CYBER DEFAMATION / STALKING

PIRACY

PORNOGRAPHY

INTERNET EXTORTION

The KeenU InitiativeSOLUTION BASED APPROACH


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The KeenU InitiativeORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

KeenU

Community

KeenU

Think Tank

Volunteer

Network

Steering

Committee

Comprises Legislators,

Government

Representatives, Civil

Rights groups, Law

Enforcement Agents

General Public,

Internet users,Students,

Undergraduates, Corp

Members.

Technology

Specialists, IT

Companies,

Consultants,

Educators, Public

Servants

Administration,

Organisation, Events,

Finance, Public

Relations, Technology


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The KeenU InitiativeREACHING THE GENERAL PUBLIC

New Media: KeenU

Website, Social

Networks

15%

Mass Media: Radio,

TV, Print

18%

Legislation &

Lobbying

28%

Events, Rallies &

Campaigns

21%

Volunteer Program,

Public Education

18%

% INVESTMENT FOCUS

KeenUs Investment Focus is

computed based on

Priority

Projected Impact

Business Focus

This focus determines the

allocation and engagement of:

Finances

Human Resources

Activities

The level of focus on these

outlets of reaching the general

public will be determined by

these percentages.


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COMMUNICATE

Add yourvoice to thedebate

Spread theKeenU Gospel

Provide

feedback &Informationfor fellowNetizens

VOLUNTEER

Recruit andTrain otherVolunteers

Participate inevents, ralliesand public

educationefforts

LOBBY

for relevantlegislation

for use ofcutting edgeand secureinternet

technology inyourorganisation

for adherenceto standards

DONATE

Contributetowardspublicityefforts

Identify withthe desire of

Nigerians tobe safe,secure,enlightened inthe use oftechnology

Get !nvolved

Co Vo Lo Do

BE PART OF THE KeenU COMMUNITY


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