PALMPAY Nigeria on Tuesday carried out a sensitisation 7km walk across major streets of Kano metropolis to educate residents on online fraud and how to protect their financial accounts and businesses.
Speaking after the campaign exercise at the Civic Centre area of the metropolis, the Managing Director of PalmPay Nigeria, Chika Nwosu, said the initiative was part of the company’s nationwide anti-fraud campaign aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital financial ecosystem.
Nwosu said PalmPay was committed to ensuring that customers no longer fall victim to scammers exploiting digital platforms. “We want a very healthy financial ecosystem. Our goal is to eliminate fraud and ensure no PalmPay user becomes a victim,” he said.
He urged users to exercise caution when interacting with digital links and unsolicited messages, warning that many fraud attempts begin with fake links circulated on social media. “Whenever you see a link on social media platforms or your phone, verify it before you click. Any link you don’t trust, don’t open it,” he said.
The PalmPay boss also warned customers against sharing sensitive banking details, explaining that residents should not disclose their PIN or OTPs to anyone, even those claiming to be PalmPay staff.
Nwosu noted that although fraud incidents on the platform had reduced significantly, the company would not relent until such illegal activities were eliminated and brought down to zero.
He further explained that PalmPay has millions of debit cards in circulation nationwide, which customers can use across ATMs, web platforms, and partner agent points to make payments conveniently.
He advised residents that the company engaged them on safe digital banking practices and encouraged them to report suspicious activities through official channels.
During the sensitisation walk, staff members carried placards with inscriptions such as “Together We Can Stop Fraud,” “Fraud Prevention Starts With You,” and “Don’t Share Your PIN With Anyone,” among others.
The walk covered several parts of the Kano metropolis, including Murtala Muhammad Way, Bata Roundabout, Ibo Road, Abuja Road, Yankura Market, and Kano Guest Inn, among others.
