The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe has urged people to take responsibility for protecting their personal information to avoid falling victim to scams.
Speaking at a consumer awareness workshop in Mudzi district, POTRAZ deputy director of economics, tariffs and competition, Vengesai Magadzire, said that carelessness has left many people open to cybercrime. Said Magadzire:
“Some people take for granted the personal information they share. Even when such information is required, you have a right to question why it is needed.
“Some people leave copies of their national identity cards with those making printouts.
“This is very dangerous, as someone can use your ID to create mobile money accounts and scam others.”
The workshop, held at Makaha Business Centre, was organised by POTRAZ in partnership with the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ), the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), and the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ).
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