A Nigerian woman has shared her frustration after falling victim to an online scam while trying to start a bottled water business.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), she revealed that she paid ₦64,750 to a vendor for 45 packs of bottled water and a drum, which she intended to sell at an event.
Unfortunately, after making the payment, the vendor blocked her and disappeared without delivering the goods.
“This is so hard for me to share, but I feel like I need to,” she wrote. “I was just trying to do something simple—buy 45 packs of bottled water to sell at Yaga. I needed help because of my work schedule, so I turned to Twitter and connected with someone who seemed trustworthy.”
“They offered to help, and I trusted them. I sent ₦64,750 for the water and a drum. But once I paid, everything changed. They blocked me. No apology, no explanation. I felt stupid and betrayed.”
The lady added that the same person is still active on social media, attempting to scam others. She urged people to be cautious and report the individual.
“Please, please be careful who you trust, especially online,” she pleaded. “If something feels off, it probably is. I don’t want anyone else to go through this pain.”
Following her post, several users flooded the comment section with messages of support and shared similar experiences.
See some reactions below:
@cute_jamiah: “Oh my goodness 🥺. People can be so wicked oooo. Please take it easy sis, may God reward you in a different way and may God punish her (Amin).”
@alagbe_oluyemi: “I’m sorry about your experience. This is why we have so many water depots around.”
@Princeflexzy0: “The thread scattered around the comment section. Try to redo another if you can and adjust it well, so we can help push this far. Its sad when people scam others.”
@jesunimoni: “Name and shame. Scammers should not be given a pass amongst us. Ripping people off their hard earned money. So sorry about this. I pray the person is held and made to pay.”
@AdamsArt001: “This is heartbreaking. Sorry about your experience.”
@Maryhann_Oye: “So sorry you had to experience this, it will not be well with those thieves.”
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