• Never pay before seeing the item. For a landed property, meet with a lawyer.
  • Don’t send a phone/item to a buyer who says, “I’ll transfer later”
  • Meet in a public place — estate gate, mall, police station front
  • For jobs: No real employer asks you to pay for forms
  • If the price is too good (iPhone 15 for ₦100k), it’s a scam.
  • Come with a friend for expensive items.