A Nigerian lady has shared her harrowing experience of discovering that her phone number was used by fraudsters to open accounts with Opay and Wema Bank without her knowledge or consent. The victim @ @Ladykhair1 took to Twitter to narrate the distressing experience, revealing that she received a barrage of messages from Wema Bank and Opay notifying her of transactions that she did not initiate or authorize. Upon further investigation, she uncovered that her phone number had been used to open both a Wema Bank account and an Opay account, with unauthorized transfers made from her original bank account to these fraudulent accounts. The lady expresses shock at the apparent ineffectiveness of the security measures and verification processes employed by Opay and Wema Bank, as the fraudsters seemingly managed to bypass them. In her words; “I didn’t open Wema account but they’re constantly sending me messages, they even wished me happy birthday. Same thing with Opay, I used my bank app to check my number and I found out I have an account. It’s somehow, I feel uncomfortable.” See below;
Man mistakenly transfers ₦500k to Davido’s Wema Bank account
A Nigerian man, Adeleke583, revealed in a recent post on social media that he mistakenly transferred the sum of ₦500,000 to the Wema Bank account of David Adeleke, better known as Davido. In a post on his page, he claimed he wanted to make a transfer to a friend but mistakenly sent the said money to another bank account because the name on the account is similar to the one he had in mind.
Nigerian singer, Davido. He, however, pleaded with members of the public to help him find a way to get back his money. His statement: “Good day sir, Mr. David Adeleke @davido, I want to bring to your attention an issue. Please, I would like you to consider helping me.” “I mistakenly sent #500,000 naira to your Wema Bank account with this account number: 0123044967. This was supposed to be sent to a friend of mine who also goes by the name David Adeleke.” In reaction to the mistake made by the man, concerned individuals have stormed the comment page of the post to share their opinions on the matter. SEE POST: @Wfx911: “How did you get the account number accurately? Lol I dun give you wetin u dey find.” @2sec_smog: “U don go send money to person wey dey owe people. Him fit don use am pay debt oo, Ahhh @davido Abeg. Return his money.” @Pruddy214: “So how did you know it was this particular David Adeleke you sent the money to?” @Iamdomi3: “What if it’s just another David Adeleke and not Davido?” @CR7awb: “Na everything be cruise for una side if them carry you now people go Dey talk different thing.” SEE POST:
Wema bank lifts ban on international transactions on Naira card
Wema bank lifts suspension on international transactions on Naira card One of Nigeria’s commercial banks, Wema Bank lifts the suspension imposed on international transactions on naira cards. All banks in Nigeria had prohibited the use of naira cards for international cash withdrawals from ATMs, online transactions, and point-of-sale purchases, effectively preventing cardholders from making payments or accessing cash abroad. Wema Bank, however, has now informed its customers that the suspension on international transactions using naira cards has been lifted. This decision was communicated to customers through an email. This means that customers can now freely engage in global transactions and make purchases using their Naira cards, including Mastercard, ALAT Mastercard, and Visa. The bank also noted that its customers can now enjoy up to $500 monthly on international transactions using their Naira cards for purchases around the world. The email reads, “It’s time to enjoy seamless transactions and make purchases internationally. You can now use your Naira cards, including Mastercard, ALAT Mastercard, and Visa, for international spending.” “Your Naira card gives you the convenience of making payments in foreign currencies, eliminating the need for currency conversion or carrying excess cash. It’s a hassle-free and secure way to shop and transact abroad.”