A Nigerian man has raised concerns about alleged sharp practices among Point-of-Sale (POS) operators after sharing his experience with a vendor he said he had trusted for over six months.
According to him, the POS agent, who operated close to his residence, had built a reputation for reliability—often releasing cash before transaction confirmations were fully completed. This, he said, made him stop routinely counting money after withdrawals.
However, he began to feel uneasy after noticing that two earlier transactions seemed slightly short, though he initially dismissed it as miscalculation.
The situation reportedly became clearer during a recent ₦20,000 withdrawal. The man said he counted the cash in his car and discovered it was actually ₦18,500—₦1,500 short.
Before he could raise an alarm, he noticed the POS operator had already set aside the missing ₦1,500. When he stepped out, she reportedly handed it over, saying she had been trying to call his attention.
Her explanation: “I was calling you for the balance.”
The man, however, alleged that the incident suggested she was aware of the shortfall and may have been waiting to see if he would notice before returning the money.
Reactions from Social Media Users
The story sparked mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing concern over POS transaction practices:
@AyoFinanceTalk: “This is why you must always count your money in front of the POS operator. Trust is good but verification is better.”
@LagosStreetVibes: “₦1,500 today, ₦500 tomorrow… it always starts small until you stop noticing.”
@KemiWrites: “Not every POS agent is dishonest, but stories like this make people lose confidence in the system.”
@NaijaWatchdog: “If she truly set it aside before he came down, then she already knew what she was doing. That’s calculated.”
@IbrahimDaily: “The problem is people trusting too easily because of familiarity. Business is business.”
Published by Ejoh Caleb
