Detty December or Dangerous December? Staying Safe from Holiday Scam Messages

Detty December or Dangerous December? Staying Safe from Holiday Scam Messages

December in Nigeria is special. It’s the month of travel, concerts, weddings, reunions, shopping, gift-giving, and pure celebration. But while we’re planning enjoyment, scammers are also planning because the festive season is their busiest period of the year.

More spending.

More emotions.

More distractions.

That’s when fraud thrives.

Fraudsters know many Nigerians are buying gifts, travelling, sending money, doing online shopping, and preparing for the New Year. So they flood people with fake bank alerts, delivery scams, event ticket fraud, fake giveaways, loan traps and “investment” opportunities.

Common December Scam Messages Nigerians Receive

Here are some of the most dangerous festive fraud tactics:

Fake Delivery & Courier Messages

“Your parcel is ready. Pay delivery fee here…”

Scammers send fake Jumia/Jiji or “logistics company” SMS with phishing links.

Fake Bank Alerts & Payment Confirmation

People buying phones, gadgets or doing business get “credit alerts” that never happened.

Fake Event Tickets & Travel Scams

Fraudulent ticket vendors and fake travel agents send convincing messages demanding quick payment.

Fake Giveaways & “Christmas Blessings”

Messages claiming celebrity giveaways, church charity gifts, NGO aid or “urgent financial help.”

Loan & Instant Money Scam Messages

Fake approval SMS, threats from illegal lenders or loan repayment fraud.

Every one of these relies on urgency, emotion, and pressure  “act fast”, “last chance”, “don’t miss out”, “urgent payment required.”

How ScamGuard Keeps Nigerians Safe This Festive Season

At ProtecAI, we know December is fraud season  so ScamGuard works like a digital shield.

ScamGuard instantly scans incoming SMS and:

● Detects fake payment and bank alert phrases

● Flags suspicious delivery and logistics messages

● Identifies scam links before you click

● Spots emotional manipulation and urgency tactics

● Checks numbers against known scam patterns

In seconds, ScamGuard alerts you:

“This message may be a scam.”

Meaning you enjoy Detty December without danger

ScamGuard is Coming!!!!!!!