A Nigerian man has taken to social media to lament after falling victim to an online scam, losing ₦100,000 to a fraudster posing as a Jumia agent while attempting to purchase a mobile phone.
In a series of posts shared on X (formerly Twitter), the man recounted how he was deceived.
He explained that he had tried to order a phone online and, believing he had found a legitimate channel, engaged in a conversation with someone claiming to be a Jumia agent.
After several exchanges, the scammer requested an initial deposit of ₦50,000 to process the order.
Shortly after, he was asked to send an additional ₦50,000 for undisclosed reasons stated in their chat.
However, after making both payments, he realized he had been scammed when no order was processed. Frustrated, he took to social media to share his ordeal and seek help.
As his post gained traction, concerned individuals flooded the comment section, sharing their thoughts and warning others to be cautious of similar scams.
See some reactions below:
@Davidspredict: “You leave their website go place order for google man , who Mumu pass ?”
@KingiJosh: “Web3/Crypto Enthusiast. This means you’re tech savvy to some extent and you know your way around the internet; you want us to believe you don’t know jow to order from Jumia online? Lmao dey play.”
@ogbytheway: “Wetin make you no order from the website ? Make o hear wetin you wan talk first.”
@iam_ZakiiBoy: “Guyyyyy I have no words, this was dumb. The money even reversed and you doubled down and sent again 😩. So have you received ur phone?”
@Akues_jr: “Y’all just help him if you can. No point crying over spilled milk and making everything worse. Beat you can do it skip pass if you can’t help.”
@PocoMini2: “Track the number down or report the transaction to your bank and the receiver bank immediately provide evidence of it so the receiver bank can be locked and he won’t be able to make transactions till he or she visits the bank.”
@cfcharizola: “you dey do web3 and you fall for this kind scam. omo, your money don go. would’ve suggested something if it was the sender’s bank was commercial but hard luck!”
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