A Nigerian lady has shared how her sister narrowly escaped being scammed of goods worth ₦2.7 million in what appears to be a fake bank alert fraud attempt.
The story was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @itschristyunique, who explained that her sister is a bulk clothing seller.
According to her, a male customer contacted the businesswoman and requested clothing supplies worth ₦2.7 million. The buyer reportedly claimed to have made payment and even sent a transaction alert as proof.
However, trouble began when the seller checked her account and discovered that no money had been credited.
“When she checked, the alert didn’t reflect in her account, so she informed the customer,” the post explained.
The customer insisted the transfer had been completed and became increasingly impatient. He allegedly pressured her to release the goods quickly. When asked to provide a proper transaction receipt, he reportedly began making excuses and fake calls.
Sensing something was wrong, the seller contacted her bank account manager, who advised her not to release any goods until the payment was confirmed.
Shortly after, she requested a verifiable receipt from the buyer. At that point, the man reportedly disappeared and stopped responding.
“Till this morning, we haven’t received a dime. Just like that. Guys be careful, they have started their fake transfer again,” the post added.
The incident has since sparked renewed warnings among small business owners about the growing use of fake transfer alerts in fraudulent transactions.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
