How a Fake iPhone Dealer Scammed Me of ₦8.7M in One Day

Chinedu runs a small electronics shop in Alaba. He received a WhatsApp offer for UK-used iPhone 13 and 14 in bulk at seemingly fair prices. The seller shared IMEI samples, videos of cartons being opened, and glowing testimonials. They built trust over several days. The seller proposed starting small but then agreed to supply 50 units. Convinced by a dispatch video, Chinedu transferred ₦8.7 million and awaited the shipment. When tracking never updated, calls went unanswered and the seller vanished. The money was split and moved within minutes. Chinedu lost his capital, borrowed to stay afloat and now warns others to use escrow services or platforms with payment protection.

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