Check if a Business is Legit in Nigeria — Fraud Check | Veriq
Free fraud check tool for Nigerian businesses. Search any vendor by name, phone number, or Instagram handle to check for scam reports, reviews, and trust scores before paying.
Is This Business Legit? How to Check
Nigeria's e-commerce and social commerce market is one of the fastest-growing in Africa. But with this growth comes a serious problem: it is nearly impossible to distinguish legitimate vendors from scammers just by looking at their social media profiles.
What to Check Before Paying Any Vendor
Trust Score — A number from 0-100 based on real customer reviews, transaction history, and verification status.
Verification Badge — A green "Verified" badge means the business submitted CAC registration documents that have been manually reviewed.
Customer Reviews — Reviews marked "Verified Purchase" are from people who uploaded proof of transaction.
Fraud Reports — Check if anyone has reported the business for fraud.
Contact Information — Legitimate businesses provide real phone numbers, addresses, and business hours.
Common Scam Patterns
The "Pay Before Delivery" Scam — Vendor insists on full payment upfront, promises delivery that never comes.
The "What You Ordered vs. What You Got" Scam — Product photos show high-quality items but what arrives is cheap or completely different.
The "Flash Sale" Pressure Scam — Vendor creates urgency to prevent you from doing research.