🇳🇬 Nigeria Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Nigeria. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In Nigeria, many newcomers, including visa applicants, families, students, and workers, face the risk of being overcharged for essential document services such as translation, notarization, or obtaining an apostille.…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
In Nigeria, a common scam involves individuals impersonating airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents. They approach tourists, first-time travelers, workers, and students, claiming that a special fee must…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In Nigeria, a prevalent scam involves fraudsters posing as representatives of universities or scholarship programs. Victims, often students or parents, are lured with promises of admission, scholarships, or student…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
In Nigeria, a prevalent scam targets newcomers, students, and families seeking housing. Scammers post listings for fake apartments, often on social media or unregulated websites. They entice potential renters with…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
In Nigeria, job seekers, especially skilled workers, care workers, and hospitality workers, are increasingly targeted by scammers using fake job offers. These fraudsters often present enticing employment opportunities,…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
The Fake Visa Agent scam is a prevalent fraud targeting individuals seeking visas, residence permits, or work permits in Nigeria. Scammers often present themselves as legitimate agents who can guarantee approval for…
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