Saved from Fake Online Vendor
A young entrepreneur almost lost ₦500,000 to a fake online vendor. Thankfully, before making payment, she decided to verify the seller through Profiled Nigeria. Within minutes, she discovered that the business didn’t exist on any corporate registry. What could have been a painful scam turned into a powerful lesson in digital awareness and trust.
How It Started: I saw an Instagram vendor selling high-end electronics at an unbelievable discount. Their page looked real - thousands of followers, great reviews, and a verified-looking logo. The seller was polite and convincing, sending product photos and even a fake invoice to seal the deal. The Problem: Everything seemed fine until the seller started pressuring me to pay immediately. They claimed the “promo” would expire in an hour. When I asked for a physical address or registration number, their responses got vague and defensive. My instincts screamed that something wasn’t right, but I needed proof before walking away.
How I Talked to Profiled Nigeria: After searching Profiled Nigeria on Google, I visited www.profiled.ng and used the Business Verification option. I typed in the vendor’s company name and registration number. Within seconds, I got a full report showing no trace of registration under CAC or any legitimate business registry. To confirm, I reached out to Profiled Nigeria’s support team through chat. They quickly reviewed the account, guiding me through the verification result and explaining the warning signs. Their prompt response gave me confidence to stop the transaction before it was too late. How Profiled Nigeria Detected and Neutralized the Scammer: Using its AI-backed verification system, Profiled Nigeria scanned multiple government and digital business databases. The system flagged the seller’s name and phone number as previously reported for fraud. The fake vendor’s details were then added to the Profiled Nigeria Fraud Watchlist, helping protect other users from similar scams. That simple process didn’t just save my ₦500,000, it protected countless other Nigerians from being duped. Conclusion: That experience changed how I approach online transactions. I now realize that looks, followers, or fancy websites mean nothing without proper verification. Profiled Nigeria helped me escape a costly mistake and reminded me that digital trust begins with verification.
