Nigerian Business Scam Alert — Report & Check for Fraud | Veriq

Report scam vendors and check businesses for fraud in Nigeria. Free scam alert database with confirmed fraud reports. Search by name, phone, or Instagram handle.

Nigerian Business Scam Alert

Nigeria's digital economy has exploded. More people than ever are buying through Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter (X), and TikTok. But this growth has outpaced consumer protection. There is no central registry of online vendors. Anyone can create an Instagram page, collect payments, and disappear.

Common Scams by Category

• Fashion & Wears — The most commonly reported category. Scammers post photos of designer clothing, collect payment, and send cheap knockoffs or nothing at all.
• Electronics & Gadgets — Selling refurbished devices as new, or taking payment for phones that never arrive.
• Food & Drinks — Poor hygiene, significantly smaller portions, or completely different food from what is shown in photos.
• General Services — Deposits for work that never gets completed — tailors, designers, event planners, contractors.

How to Report a Scam on Veriq

1. Provide the business details — name, phone number, social media handles
2. Describe what happened — what you ordered, how much you paid, what happened after payment
3. Upload evidence — screenshots, receipts, conversation logs
4. Our team investigates and flags confirmed fraud

How to Protect Yourself

• Always verify a vendor on Veriq before sending money
• Do not trust social media alone — follower counts and testimonials can be faked
• Verify the phone number — call the vendor
• Request a physical address
• Use cash on delivery when possible
• Start small with test orders
• Leave reviews after every transaction

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