European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Manchester United Vs Liverpool (3 - 2) On 3rd May 2026 by Curious345: 5:00pm On May 03 |
Where can I watch it free |
Crime › Re: How A ‘trusted’ Iphone Seller Scammed Me ₦8.7M In 24 Hours (real Story) by Curious345: 2:56pm On May 03 |
Yes akinjuly77: Do you still access to the story or Press release? |
Crime › Re: How Lagos Couple Tortured Adopted Daughter To Death, Hid Corpse (Photo) by Curious345: 1:08pm On May 03 |
Oh lord of hosts . Please receive her soul with thanks . Avenge her |
Politics › Re: APC Crisis Deepens As Ajose Rejects GAC Pressure, Dismisses Tinubu Endorsement by Curious345: 1:01pm On May 03 |
I support ajose . He is a man of integrity |
Politics › Re: Obi, Kwankwaso Quit To ADC For NDC Today by Curious345: 12:54pm On May 03 |
I don't support Obi on this one .. I think he is working for Tinubu |
Crime › Re: How A ‘trusted’ Iphone Seller Scammed Me ₦8.7M In 24 Hours (real Story) by Curious345: 12:53pm On May 03 |
There was this guy mark Zuckerberg have $100m some 8 years ago . He is based in Anambra . The seed fund was for the company to provide escrow services for businesses across Africa . I wonder what happened with the idea. akinjuly77: Chinedu had done business online before. Not big deals, but enough to feel he understood how things worked. He ran a small electronics shop in Alaba, and lately, demand for fairly used iPhones had been rising fast. Customers wanted cheaper alternatives, and margins were getting tighter. So when he saw the opportunity, it felt like a breakthrough.
It started with a WhatsApp message.
“Boss, I have clean UK-used iPhone 13 and 14. Bulk available. Very sharp. Good prices.”
Chinedu almost ignored it. Messages like that came every day. But this one was different. The display picture showed stacked iPhones, neatly arranged like something straight out of a warehouse. The status updates were convincing too short clips of cartons being opened, phones being tested, even what looked like dispatch runs.
He replied.
The “vendor,” who introduced himself as Tunde, responded almost immediately. Calm. Professional. No pressure. He sent a clean catalog clear images, IMEI samples, even timestamped videos. Prices were good, but not ridiculously cheap. Just enough to feel like a smart deal.
They spoke that evening.
Tunde sounded experienced. He talked about sourcing from the UK, mentioned shipping routes, and even gave small industry insights that made everything sound legit.
“Check my previous deliveries,” he added, pointing Chinedu to a Telegram channel filled with testimonials.
There were screenshots of payments, chats from “satisfied customers,” and videos of bulk orders being shipped. Everything looked real enough.
Over the next few days, they built what felt like trust. Interestingly, Tunde didn’t rush him. In fact, he suggested starting small. That alone lowered Chinedu’s guard.
At one point, a friend of his another trader mentioned something in passing:
“If you’re dealing with someone new online, try using platforms that hold the money until you confirm delivery. Some marketplaces now do that locally.”
Chinedu nodded but didn’t take it seriously. He had already convinced himself this deal was clean.
And truth be told, he didn’t want to complicate things or “offend” the seller by introducing extra steps.
He decided to go big.
50 units. Mixed iPhone 13 and 14.
Total: ₦8.7 million.
Before sending the money, he asked for final assurance.
Tunde sent a video of what he called his dispatch room cartons labeled, phones arranged, someone sealing packages in the background.
“Boss, I no dey disappoint. Once payment drops, your goods go move immediately.”
That confidence sealed it.
Chinedu made the transfer.
₦8,700,000.
“Payment received, boss. Shipment going out tonight.”
That night, Chinedu barely slept. He was already calculating profits, thinking about expansion, even considering opening another outlet.
The next morning, a waybill receipt came in.
It looked convincing tracking number, company name, estimated delivery window.
But when he tried to track it… nothing.
He messaged Tunde.
“It will update soon. System delay.”
Hours passed.
No update.
By evening, responses became slow.
Then stopped.
Calls went unanswered.
The next morning, the WhatsApp display picture was gone.
Status wiped.
Soon after number unreachable.
That was when it hit him.
He rushed to the bank, hoping to stop the transaction. Too late. The money had already been split and moved across different accounts within minutes of landing.
Everything had been staged.
The videos? Likely recycled.
The testimonials? Fabricated.
The identity? Fake.
Even the calm voice that was part of the script.
Chinedu lost ₦8.7 million in under 24 hours.
For weeks, business slowed. Shelves were emptier. Suppliers started calling. He had to borrow money just to stay afloat.
What pained him the most wasn’t just the loss it was how real everything had felt.
Looking back, there were small chances to slow things down.
Moments where he could have insisted on a safer transaction method… or at least used a system where funds aren’t released until goods are actually received and verified. These days, a few online marketplaces oo1market try to structure deals that way, acting as a middle layer between buyer and seller so nobody is left exposed.
At the time, it felt unnecessary.
Now, it feels obvious.
Because the truth is, most modern scams don’t look fake.
They look almost right.
And that “almost” is where people lose everything. |
Politics › Re: ADC Releases 2027 Timetable, Fixes May 25 For Presidential Primary by Curious345: 12:44pm On May 03 |
If gej lost , then bulaba can loose |
Politics › Re: ADC Releases 2027 Timetable, Fixes May 25 For Presidential Primary by Curious345: 12:43pm On May 03 |
Yes let's be proactive about it .
A/O ticket is good to go |
Politics › Re: Peter Obi Leaves ADC For NDC by Curious345: 12:43pm On May 03 |
Obi and Tinubu are confused |
Celebrities › Re: Carter Efe Defeats Portable In Celebrity Boxing Match, Wins ₦50 Million Prize by Curious345: 7:53am On May 02 |
This match was howany rounds |
Politics › Re: President Tinubu To Embark On A Three-Nation Trip by Curious345: 7:44am On May 02 |
Hahahahahahahahahahahah |
Politics › Re: 2027: Wike-backed PDP reacts to Wabara-led BoT take over of Party affairs by Curious345: 7:33pm On May 01 |
I repeat . Ezenwo Nyesom Wike is a mad man |
Politics › Re: Kwankwaso convenes stakeholder meeting, set to join NDC - PoliticsDigest by Curious345: 7:31pm On May 01 |
This is supported . Anything to remove Tinubu is welcome . Even if it's making a south African the president of Nigeria |
Politics › Re: House of Reps member, Leke Abejide dumps ADC, prepares move to join APC (vid) by Curious345: 7:31pm On May 01 |
Moles everywhere . Hunger in the land |
Politics › Re: House of Reps member, Leke Abejide dumps ADC, prepares move to join APC (vid) by Curious345: 7:31pm On May 01 |
Tinubu thinks Nigeria is Lagos |
Politics › Re: Kwankwaso convenes stakeholder meeting, set to join NDC - PoliticsDigest by Curious345: 6:27pm On May 01 |
Would've have been better if we have Atiku as president and Obi as vice .
Or better still Atiku as president and kwakwanso as VP.
Anything to unseat this error we have today is fine |
Politics › Re: Nafi'u Gombe Threatening Me For Resigning As ADC Youth Leader – Sultan Bello by Curious345: 5:45pm On May 01 |
Disgraced lots . From bourdillion to Gombe |
Celebrities › Re: Ice Prince Body Transformation: Before & After Weight Loss Journey (photos) by Curious345: 7:09am On May 01 |
CocaineLord: Definitely disease or chronic drug addiction 
He looks so unhealthy and dry....Signs of Drug addiction or Disease.
These celebrities live reckless lives.
A popular Afrobeat star have had HIV for many years now....He now looks so dry and ugly even with the millions of dollars he makes. You meant Wizkid? |
Politics › Re: NNPCL Increases Fuel Price. by Curious345: 7:02am On May 01 |
Nigeria is getting worse by the day . |
Science/Technology › Re: Please What Specie Of Bird Is This? by Curious345: 11:42am On Apr 29 |
This bird could fetch you $38,000 dollars . And buyers are many |
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Politics › Re: No Election In 2027 If INEC Removes ADC From Ballot – Niger ADC Chairman Warns by Curious345: 9:18am On Apr 29 |
APC is eating more than they can chew |
Travel › Re: How Apapa-Oworonshoki-Ojota Expressway Looks Now (Video) by Curious345: 7:39am On Apr 28*. Modified: 7:49am On Apr 29 |
A road built by one man Dangote . Lagos with all its money cannot build a single road . Only patching potholes here and here .
Sickening |
Politics › Re: Buhari, Boss Mustapha’s Signatures Forged To Defraud Nigeria Of $6.2 Million by Curious345: 7:38am On Apr 28 |
Lots of people here supported that regime . They should be charged too |
Politics › Re: Lagos 2027: I Will Serve Lagosians With Integrity And A Clear Sense Of Purpose by Curious345: 7:38am On Apr 28 |
House boys . Isn't that what they are ? |
Politics › Re: Why OAU Declined Venue For Peter Obi’s Lecture — Management by Curious345: 3:48am On Apr 27 |
Let us see Tinubu head and face Ezewuzie01: See the shape of his head, that why everybody is using it to play table tennis.
Olodo 1 of Agulu |
Politics › Re: Why OAU Declined Venue For Peter Obi’s Lecture — Management by Curious345: 3:47am On Apr 27 |
We" all know .. Na only YOU & YOUR PAPA know that one helinues: We all know Peter Obi has been mischievous for a while
Nobody is ready to listen to his victim crying except his supporters
This same Peter Obi was threatened within that proximity some other day yet given short notification for public gathering within the campus |
Crime › Re: Kidnap Terror: 30 Kwara Kings Flee Palaces by Curious345: 7:09am On Apr 25 |
Fulani conquest happening live on tv. Same way it happened wayback .
My Yoruba brothers are in nairaland and beer parlours |
Crime › Re: Kidnap Terror: 30 Kwara Kings Flee Palaces by Curious345: 7:08am On Apr 25 |
It's active on balabluuuu |
Romance › Re: How Do I Break My Masturbation And Brothel Addiction? by Curious345: 6:30am On Apr 25 |
How old are you Sinkara: Please help me I can't seem to concentrate I masturbate everyday And if I get small money, I go to brothel, have sex with more than 3 girls and still go home and masturbate I guess alcohol is my major problem because I tend to make these brothel decisions when I'm drunk Working in the brewery doesn't help me, I have access to alcohol a lot So I have made a decision going forward to avoid alcohol If I do that, my brothel addiction will reduce a lot But for masturbation, it's really hard to go 3 days without masturbating I don't know how I can tackle that |
Politics › Re: 2027: APC Is In Panic – Dele Momodu Backs Atiku-Obi Presidential Ticket by Curious345: 8:18am On Apr 15 |
I approve this message .. APC data boys are stressed by this message .
More work for them |
Crime › Re: Lagos Bus Driver Slaps, Beats LASMA Officer (Photos, Video) by Curious345: 2:08pm On Apr 14 |
Lasma are thieves |