A Nigerian lady has gone viral after sharing how a man she met at an influencer event in Abuja allegedly attempted to scam her out of ₦1.7 million after gaining her trust.
According to her account, the man had been following her on social media before they eventually met in person at the event. Following their first physical meeting, they became friendly, and he reportedly began checking up on her frequently before inviting her on a brunch date.
Narrating the experience, she revealed that an unusual incident occurred during the outing when the man allegedly claimed he could not complete payment for their meal.
“Few minutes later, he texted me that he had been trying to pay and didn’t have money. Long story short, he couldn’t pay for our food after the brunch, so I paid.”
She explained that shortly after leaving the restaurant, the man stopped at a POS agent, exchanged money, and refunded her immediately, a move she later suspected was designed to earn her trust.
The lady further stated that things began to feel suspicious after she travelled to Delta State. According to her, the man started making extravagant claims about purchasing a private jet and buying expensive gifts.
The situation allegedly escalated when she received a phone call from a woman who introduced herself as an Access Bank manager. The caller reportedly informed her that the man had been making substantial withdrawals and had listed her as his next of kin.
Confused by the claim, she said she immediately denied having such a close relationship with him.
“I told her I wasn’t his next of kin. Someone I had barely spoken to for a month. Next thing, this guy called me and said he was tense and asked if I could lend him N1.7 million.”
According to the lady, she quickly concluded that the entire situation was a coordinated scheme allegedly involving the man, his mother, and the woman posing as a bank official. She said she immediately blocked all communication with him.
The story has since sparked conversations online, with many social media users warning others to be cautious of financial requests from people they have only recently met.
Reactions From Social Media Users
@queenvee:
“Thank God she was smart enough to see through the whole setup before sending any money.”
@DavidTalks:
“The private jet story alone should have been a red flag. Scammers always exaggerate wealth.”
@MideOfficial:
“Using someone to pose as a bank manager is actually scary. People need to be more careful.”
@AdaezeWrites:
“The refund after brunch was probably the trust-building stage of the plan.”
@MrClassic:
“Imagine listing someone you’ve known for one month as next of kin. That was already suspicious.”
@TheRealJoy:
“Relationship scams are becoming too common these days. Always verify everything.”
@Oluwaseun_x:
“She dodged a very expensive lesson. ₦1.7 million is not a small amount.”
@BennyUpdates:
“The moment a stranger starts talking about private jets and then asks for a loan, run.”
Published by Ejoh Caleb
