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How online fraud threatens Ivory Coast’s e-commerce boom

Online fraud and cybersecurity threats on the rise. Photo by Sora Shimazaki @ Pexels
Online fraud and cybersecurity threats on the rise. Photo by Sora Shimazaki @ Pexels
  • Social media scams dominate online shopping fraud.
  • Authorities struggle to outpace sophisticated cybercriminals.

 

ABIDJAN, CÔTE D’IVOIRE – Côte d’Ivoire’s e-commerce boom is creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, but increasingly sophisticated fraudsters are threatening confidence in one of West Africa’s fastest-growing digital markets.

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