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Unauthorized data-harvesting websites (XpressVerify, AnyVerify and others)

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Nigeria NIN national-ID data exposure

Unauthorized websites such as XpressVerify and AnyVerify were caught selling Nigerians' National Identification Numbers, Bank Verification Numbers, passports, and other personal data for as little as ₦100 — exploiting improperly governed API access to the NIMC identity database.

Victim
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)