‘OPay’s NightGuard saved me from losing my life savings’

Some customers of financial institution OPay have hailed ‘NightGuard,’ the innovative security feature that the company recently introduced.

Describing how it has become an integral part of their everyday life and a trusted security feature for online transactions during the most vulnerable hours of the night, the customers said that they believed that their funds were protected.

‘NightGuard,’ with its innovative facial recognition technology, ensures that only the rightful account owner can authorise payments during late-night hours, safeguarding users from potential fraud and unauthorised access to their funds.

A statement from OPay on Tuesday said the innovative feature is trusted by a growing number of Nigerians and has quickly proven to be an essential tool for securing financial activities after dark.

Recounting how ‘NightGuard’ saved her funds, a professional in Amaka, identified as only Amaka, said that she nearly became a victim of theft while returning home late from work recently.

She said that on her way home from work, she was paying for some personal expenses using her OPay wallet when she was ambushed by some unscrupulous persons and her phone was snatched. Despite the incident, her funds remained secured as the men couldn’t access them due to the facial recognition required.

Similarly, an entrepreneur, Chidi Okafor, also praised the added security ‘NightGuard,’ saying, “I’ve always worried about making transactions late at night, especially when I’m tired or not fully alert.

But with NightGuard, I know that no one can access my account without my face. It’s simple, secure, and a game-changer for anyone concerned about fraud.”

“Since I activated NightGuard, I have had no worries about my transactions. The fact that I need to scan my face every time I make a payment late at night makes me feel much safer,” says Kemi Olayemi, a tech-savvy student who frequently uses OPay for both personal and academic transactions. “I trust OPay more now than ever because they’ve found a way to combine convenience with security.”

OPay’s NightGuard feature provides an extra layer of security to protect users, especially during vulnerable late-night hours.

OPay added that ‘NightGuard’ gives users complete control, “with the ability to customise when ‘NightGuard’ is active so you can be sure that your transactions are secure during the hours you choose. The facial recognition process is quick, seamless, and user-friendly, allowing you to complete your transactions securely without any hassle.”

Chief Commercial Officer at OPay, Elizabeth Wang, said, “At OPay, we’re committed to providing secure and reliable financial services. With ‘NightGuard,’ we’ve taken proactive steps to ensure that our users are protected during the most vulnerable hours. The feature’s integration of facial recognition technology offers an added layer of trust and security.”

Trusted by tens of millions of users, OPay’s ‘NightGuard’ feature has become an indispensable tool in combating the rising threat of fraud. The security technology ensures that users’ accounts are fully protected against unauthorised access, even during late-night hours, when many are more susceptible to attacks