As fraudulent SMS messages impersonating public institutions spread, experts warn that their growing sophistication is making them harder to detect. These scams are part of a broader rise in cyberattacks targeting Moroccan institutions and digital platforms.
As AFCON 2025 unfolds in Morocco, the excitement is marred by a surge in ticket scams, with fans falling prey to fraudulent online resellers. Despite efforts by organizers to curb fraud through digitalization and personalized ticketing, the black market persists, prompting victims and vigilant internet users to expose scams and warn others.
Moroccan banks have successively sounded the alarm over a surge in online scams, where fraudsters pose as financial institutions to extract sensitive information. In response to these phishing attempts, banks are urging their clients to remain vigilant and are reminding them never to share personal data.