So I needed to replace my system cos it was giving me some problem (could not handle my kind of tasks anymore cos of processor issues).

I browsed through the Computer section of Nairaland and saw a system I thought my meager money could buy.
Fast forward, we agreed on how it would be shipped to my place. (I calculated how many hours it would take to deliver the parcel to where I am cos I had an engagement to meet up). So instead of giving my original location, I gave him the address of the place I was going because I intended staying there for some days.

Issues started when, after those days, I needed to go back to my location but the laptop didn't arrive. I called and complained about change of location, of which he agreed to tell the courier company.

I initially sent 18k with agreement that I'd complete the remaining balance of 12k.
He told me that due to change of address, they charged him extra pay, that I should send additional money, so he'd give them. I smelt something fishy and told him to remove the expenses he incurred and refund my money. But he said he's suffering on my account to ensure I received the parcel and was angry that I doubted his sincerity. According to his words, 30k is even small to pay his daughter's school fee.

Since I'd staked my 18k already, I felt I could just send 5k so as to hurry up the process, because the fault came from me when I changed location.

Up till now, his phone numbers are switched off.
Below are some of our conversations, his WhatsApp profile pictures and account details he gave me.

The thread he opened: https://www.nairaland.com/2983328/clean-hp-2000-urgent-sale

U see ur life

awww.. you naive neega.

your money aff go!!!

This Nlander does not have a name?? Others need to beware of him so state his names

Mention his moniker nah

more

HateU2:
Mention his moniker nah

I don't know if he's scared to do so.

Mention the dam fraud moniker for people to know who to deal with.

...

Reeberry:
I don't know if he's scared to do so.

Mention the dam fraud moniker for people to know who to deal with.

No vex... i was uploading pix. irecash

vizkiz:
This guys are so dumb they make yahoo looks so easy! So there is no place is your area where you fit enter buy laptop? MUMU

I know you would insult me. That's why I created the thread. Keep it up

MzPecs:
In this era of chain, someone is busy falling mugu


Op and buhary dey drag sense!

Thanks

Reeberry:
I don't know if he's scared to do so.

Mention the dam fraud moniker for people to know who to deal with.

Maybe it's a lie or make up story

HateU2:
Maybe it's a lie or make up story

Check the screenshots.

HateU2:
Maybe it's a lie or make up story

No vex.... Read the post again or search for irecash. What gain would I have if I defame an innocent person?

DavidGodwin:

No vex.... Read the post again or search for irecash. What gain would I have if I defame an innocent person?

just seeing d screen shots.

vizkiz:
This guys are so dumb they make yahoo looks so easy! So there is no place is your area where you fit enter buy laptop? MUMU

Bro Y u harsh na? People fall for this shit everyday!


I got a friend who bought a T-shirt online for some pounds but he hasn't gotten it till 2day.

I just blamed the guy for his naïve nature and not being cautious though

Electronics, especially used ones are meant to be tested and certified okay before making payment. Op, u did none of this andacted based on "trust" (don't know If that's the right word to use), I believe this ordeal will make u wiser or better still, teach u a lesson on how to transact business.
You can still get hold of him, report the case to the police station, give them his account details as this would enable them trace him. I'm glad BVN is in regulation as other accounts in his name would surely be tied to this.
To the Con artist, since u are a nairalander, I hope u are gonna read this and I believe u would have deleted the account u used in such frivolous act and opened a new one, looking for the next victim. My advice to u, repent before it gets too late. Remember one thing, whatever u sow, u reap. #Karma.

castroevans:
Electronics, especially used ones are meant to be tested and certified okay before making payment. Op, u did none of this andacted based on "trust" (don't know If that's the right word to use), I believe this ordeal will make u wiser or better still, teach u a lesson on how to transact business.
You can still get hold of him, report the case to the police station, give them his account details as this would enable them trace him. I'm glad BVN is in regulation as other accounts in his name would surely be tied to this.
To the Con artist, since u are a nairalander, I hope u are gonna read this and I believe u would have deleted the account u used in such frivolous act and opened a new one, looking for the next victim. My advice to u, repent before it gets too late. Remember one thing, whatever u sow, u reap. #Karma.

Everything I did was based on trust. I would ordinarily not have fallen a victim of this if I hadn't trusted him. All the same, Thanks a lot, my bros. I'll look into the matter just as you've said.

When u said u trusted him or u paid d money on trust I came to ask myself, do u trust somebody u ve nt seen b4? Its unimaginable, we r Nigerians, trust is hard to find here.
I tink ds shud oen ur eyes to knw dat con men r evrywia.

DavidGodwin:

No vex.... Read the post again or search for irecash. What gain would I have if I defame an innocent person?

but you posted "received" on the advert page.

dragnet:

but you posted "received" on the advert page.

.
That was more of an irony. He never did. The text message justifies that he never did.

Eaa247:
When u said u trusted him or u paid d money on trust I came to ask myself, do u trust somebody u ve nt seen b4? Its unimaginable, we r Nigerians, trust is hard to find here.
I tink ds shud oen ur eyes to knw dat con men r evrywia.

That's true. Learning a lesson in a hard way.
Unfortunately, we ourselves are the problems of ourselves in this country. Little wonder why we seldom help each other even when we can. Until we get out of this, I'm sorry to say that Nigeria won't grow the way it should.

DavidGodwin:
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That was more of an irony. He never did. The text message justifies that he never did.

that's an expensive irony.

dragnet:
that's an expensive irony.

Yeah sir.

You put sold and received on the thread where u bought the laptop . U even dey pray give am. And you are here opening thread saying he duped you. My friend go back to that thread and lodge your complaint! Edit that sold and received if possible. Are you a learner?

pankere:
You put sold and received on the thread where u bought the laptop . U even dey pray give am. And you are here opening thread saying he duped you. My friend go back to that thread and lodge your complaint! Edit that sold and received if possible. Are you a learner?

I think say na only me see am o..... Abi dey ave hack his account also cos how will u put sold and received in post where the laptop is been advertised and you open another thread complaining of been dupe

pankere:
You put sold and received on the thread where u bought the laptop . U even dey pray give am. And you are here opening thread saying he duped you. My friend go back to that thread and lodge your complaint! Edit that sold and received if possible. Are you a learner?

I actually didn't want to say anything but later changed my mind. It would have ended there but I wouldn't want anybody to fall into his trap anymore. That's why I opened this thread. I've corrected it

seyema:

I think say na only me see am o..... Abi dey ave hack his account also cos how will u put sold and received in post where the laptop is been advertised and you open another thread complaining of been dupe

Noted and corrected, sir