ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to examine the perception of cyber crime among Nigerian youths using Caritas University as a study. In this research study  we found out people’s reaction to messages depends mainly on how it is perceived. To achieve the aim o the study literature was reviewed. Survey research method was used in which questionnairethe major instrument was distributed to various respondents in the execution of the study. Samples were selected using the systematic random sampling techniques. Chi-square and simple percentages were used in analyzing data. Internet is used as a channel for the perpetration of criminal spamming activities was the finding drawn. Finally  Cyber laws should be made to govern the country’s cyber space and give the nation’s adequate cyber security was the recommendation gotten based on the finding drawn.