Off recent, a number of people have complained about online fraud and from the look of things, this fast rising fraudulent enterprise for some is far from over.
It is unfortunate that many people have fallen prey and continue to be trapped in this online fraud web on a daily basis.
Fraudsters are benefitting from this game by raking millions of dollars at the expense of the poor.
However, efforts to beat or curb this illegal growing enterprise remain a herculean task.
In the past, savvy IT experts with support from the security forces are doing their utmost to address the issue, but the war is far from over.
From Facebook, WhatsApp and other sites, it is a proven fact that internet scamming has become a hobby and fertile ground for a number of scrupulous people around the globe.
It is high time people with an aversion to technology start learning; indications or signs of threats. Not surprisingly, online scams have also proliferated overtime, and many users like e-commerce customers have lion share.
As worrisome as the surge in complaints is the slow pace of resolving them. Thus, regulating online commerce and other internet activities has been a challenge worldwide. Let's remember that those who engage in online fraud are usually tech-savvy and manage to stay one step ahead of regulators. The problem has become transnational and will need a coordinated international response.
While governments work out an effective response, people need to be cautious in their online activities.
It is also high time people are sensitised on the dangers of these acts. This can be in different forms including sensitising them on some tips especially when there is suspected fraud.
This will enable such individuals to be well informed of what can be done to promote safe online transactions.
Each one, teach one and together we can make internet scamming history.