NAPSA Monthly Scam Webinar
Black Axe and Transnational Fraud Networks Originating from Nigeria and Beyond
THURSDAY, May 28, 2026
Description:
This month’s session focused on Black Axe and related international fraud groups originating from Nigeria. Our guest speaker, Jeff, provided an in-depth look at how these networks are structured and how they operate — covering their organization, methods, and activities. He also shared an overview of fraud volumes reported in Canada, highlighted emerging trends identified by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), and discussed the broader impact of global transnational fraud on Canada.
Due to the sensitive nature of the information shared during this forum, the webinar recording and presentation slides are not available for public distribution. Please review the attached resource document for additional tools, references, and information related to this month’s discussion here.
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RESOURCES
- National Elder Fraud Hotline (U.S. DOJ): 1-833-372-8311National federal hotline for adults 60 and over to report fraud and providing support and resources/safety tips. Help with filing IC3 and FTC reports. Language line.
https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/stop-elder-fraud/providing-help-restoring-hope
- Report Fraud to Local Police/Adult Protective Services (APS) as Well as One or More of These Federal Govt. Databases/Agencies
Co-Hosts: Steve Baker and Debbie Deem
Sign up for Steve’s weekly ‘www.Bakerfraudreport.com’ for news/trends/ arrests/prosecutions worldwide on transnational organized crime frauds/scams.
Speaker: Jeff Thomson of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police currently serves as the Acting Officer in Charge of the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Over a 24-year career spent entirely at the CAFC, he has developed deep expertise in financial crime investigations, including money laundering, mass marketing fraud, identity theft, and emerging cyber-enabled fraud schemes.
