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Beware Fake Escrow Links in Nigeria: How to Spot Them and Pay Safely

Scammers now fake "escrow" links to steal your money. Learn the warning signs of fake payment-protection links and how to make sure you're paying through a real, bank-backed service.

10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

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I Got Scammed Online in Nigeria — What Should I Do Now? (Step-by-Step)

Just lost money to an online seller or fake transfer in Nigeria? Here are the exact steps to take right now to report it, try to recover, and protect yourself going forward.

10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

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Sent the Money and They Blocked You? How to Pay Safely Online in Nigeria

Tired of sellers collecting money and disappearing? Learn how HarrenaPay helps protect online payments by holding funds until delivery is completed and confirmed.

10 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

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P2P crypto scams in Nigeria and how to trade safely

P2P crypto trading in Nigeria is huge, and so is the scam volume. Here is how to spot fake buyers and protect your USDT.

21 May 2026 · 3 min read

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How Nigerian freelancers get scammed (and how to stop it)

Freelancing in Nigeria pays well when the client actually pays. Here are the scams targeting Nigerian freelancers and the defences.

21 May 2026 · 4 min read

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How to protect your BVN, NIN and ID safely in Nigeria

Your BVN and NIN are now the keys to your financial life. Here is how to share them when needed without becoming a fraud victim.

21 May 2026 · 4 min read

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10 most common online scams in Nigeria right now (and how to spot them)

From Instagram vendor scams to fake delivery riders, here are the online scams hitting Nigerians in 2026 and the red flags to watch.

21 May 2026 · 4 min read

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How to buy and sell safely on Jiji in Nigeria

Jiji is Nigeria's biggest classifieds platform and a favourite for both genuine sellers and scammers. Here is how to stay safe on both sides.

21 May 2026 · 3 min read

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12 red flags before you make any online payment in Nigeria

A quick reference list of warning signs. If you see two or more, do not pay until you have used escrow.

21 May 2026 · 3 min read

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What to do in the first 24 hours after being scammed in Nigeria

If you have just been scammed, the next 24 hours matter most. Here is the step by step playbook for Nigerians.

21 May 2026 · 4 min read

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How to spot WhatsApp business scams in Nigeria

From hijacked accounts to fake business profiles, here is how WhatsApp scams target Nigerians and how to defend yourself.

21 May 2026 · 3 min read

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How to spot a fake Instagram vendor in Nigeria before you pay

Instagram vendor scams cost Nigerians millions every month. Here are the exact checks to run before sending any money.

21 May 2026 · 3 min read