“He listed me as next of kin...” – Lady recounts alleged ₦1.7m scam by man she met in Abuja

Naijaonpoint_ng | 30-05-2026 04:18am |

A Nigerian woman has reported an alleged scam involving a man she met at an influencer event in Abuja, claiming he attempted to defraud her of ₦1.7 million. She stated that the man had previously followed her on social media, and after they established a friendly rapport at the event, he manipulated her trust. The woman revealed that he listed her as his next of kin, further deepening her belief in his intentions. The case highlights concerns over trust and security in personal interactions initiated through social media.

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