How to get your money back after being scammed in Nigeria?

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It’s unfortunate that there are people who decide to defraud unsuspecting people of their hard earned money. However unfortunate it is, it is the reality that there are people who choose to involve themselves in such activities.

As technology has progressed, these individuals now possess so many ways to steal your money from you. The other side is that, with technology, it is also now easier to get your money back after being scammed.

Most people end up just letting go, since they have no idea what to do after being scammed, but I am here to let you know that there is a lot you can do. After following the below, if you are lucky, you will get your money back in full and more.

In this post, I am going to be writing about how to get your money back after being scammed in Nigeria and more.

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How to get your money back after being scammed in Nigeria?

If you want to get your money back after being scammed, then there are a few things you must do:

Take screenshots

Make sure you take screenshots of your messages with the scammer whether on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp etc.

This screenshot is proof that the transaction happened and can be used as reference at any time to prove that a transaction happened. This Screenshot is key to getting your money back, so ensure you have it.

Take note of bank account name and number

You should also take note of the bank account name and account number that you sent money to.

Visit the scammers bank

You will need to visit the scammers bank and make a complaint. Each bank usually has a unit that takes care of anything that involves fraud.

After visiting the scammers bank and making your complaint, you will be directed to the unit in charge of fraud.

Provide them with all the evidence including your screenshots and also the scammers bank account number and account name.

The account of the scammer will be placed on hold, and when the scammer visits the bank, they will be detained and made to return back your money.

It really is a straightforward process, screenshot your dialogue, take note of the scammers bank name and account number, then visit the scammers bank to lay a complaint.

You can also send an email to the Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) fraud desk anticorruptionunit@cenbank.org. This will make the bank to act faster on the said complaint.

You can also tag @cenbank on twitter with the details on your transaction, as well as transaction ID, account number and name.

Summary

With the above, you should now know how to get your money back after being scammed in Nigeria. If you need further information, then don’t hesitate to contact us or leave us a comment and we will get back to you as soon as we possibly can.

Conclusion

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