Card Scam

Smishing texts claim your debit card has been frozen and urge immediate action through a link or phone number. A classic bank-impersonation scam designed to steal card numbers, PINs and online banking logins.

FBI fugitive. Nigerian-born, DOB 11 Oct 1968, with reported ties to South Florida. Wanted by the FBI on federal charges of bank fraud, identification document fraud and credit card fraud filed in the Central District of Illinois. The FBI alleges he attempted in August 2001 to withdraw funds against a fraudulent cheque at a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and used stolen personal information belonging to U.S. citizens to open bank and charge accounts. He fled the district in late December 2001 before trial; a federal arrest warrant for violation of conditions of release was issued on 2 January 2002. The FBI offers a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction. Known aliases: Kevin Olumide Adediran, Kevin Deumiof Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Stephen Dediyi, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, Ademola O. Adebiyi, Edward N. Anderson. Charges only — presumed innocent unless proven guilty.