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NCC: Why You Should Not Accept Friend Request From Strangers

Faith Ukanwa

Sep 09, 2021

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has revealed why internet users/ online subscribers should not accept friend request from strangers.

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The NCC is the independent National Regulatory Authority for the telecommunications industry in Nigeria.

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The Regulatory Body said;

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"Not everyone online is who you think they really are.

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Meeting up with someone you know online can be very unsafe.

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You should report to a trusted adult.

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Not everyone online is reliable.

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Do not send your pictures or give out private information to a random person online.

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This is coming as the rate of scam/ cyber fraud on the internet especially on Facebook App, increases.

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To find out more, kindly visit the web page at:

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https://www.ncc.gov.ng/.../996-online-with-agent-cop/file

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https://www.ncc.gov.ng/.../995-online-safety.../file

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— Faith Ukanwa

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