I didn't want to make this video but I am seeing too much of these investment "romance" scams. If you want to give a stranger money then just do it as charity but don't give money to strangers for investments, check if the company is registered in Nigeria, do your own research on any investment opportunities!!

@juliusmcbean1611

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@andersonojoshimite6047

2 жыл бұрын

Nigerian scam? You mean there's also American scam? British 🇬🇧 scam? Indian 🇮🇳 scam? Or even Mexican scam? Why not simply say scam? You're unwittingly promoting the Western narrative about Nigeria. Self-immolation is not a virtue.

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Bro, I am Nigerian talking about an issue that I am seeing a lot in my country. And if you did a Google search you would find videos/articles titled Indian scam, Mexican scam, American scams. So what is your point again?

She's gonna still send that money to her "friend".

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed she won’t lol

@bedinabebe4521

2 жыл бұрын

No

@czogg99

2 жыл бұрын

@@IveomaMedia they always do.the lure of the big money always overcome their common sense. That is why these scams work.

I have a simple rule. Dont give men money. The end.

She trusts him because they have been friends for a year and video chat often???!!! What??!! These scammers have alot of game and are dedicated. A year is not a long time, they often keep the charade up for many many many MANY years. And yes they will find alot of time to video chat, open up/ have heart to heart talks, perform vulnerability, it is a vital part of their "job" aka the game. Lol.

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Yessssss, dedication and the long game is everything.

Have you watched "Tinder Swindler" ? So many women fall for men scams ( whether Nigerian or not).

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, but I am seeing ALOT of women falling for romance investment scams here. I am seeing it with my own eyes over and over again so I am making this video for my audience.

Why is she still calling him her friend 🤦🏾‍♂️

FYI: The more footage of natural beauty of parks and natural spaces in Nigeria that you can provide the better. ❤️

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Noted!

This video is so needed. It's unfortunate that people are allowing themselves to be taken like this. Great tips and advice to avoid being a victim. It's all common sense. You weren't harsh Iveoma; people gotta get out of this laziness and do their own research. If someone is serious about investing they will do the work it requires.

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

I am glad you said this lol I really debated doing this for awhile because I felt I was being a bit harsh.

Iveoma you are a lifesaver! Is this your finest work today? It may well be. Thank you for giving us the 911 on how to navigate in Nigeria as far as investing goes.

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

I am glad to help navigate investing in Nigeria!

I’m still not understanding how women depart with their money so easily , especially to a man (no matter where he’s from.)

Oh wow, thank you for talking about this. My family in USA was victim of this year's ago.

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, sorry to hear that.

This is certainly a scam. I also believe she will or has sent the 700k. Great video!

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Jeez I hope not!

Beautiful view and location 😍

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja is a very nice chill space.

Thank you for sharing this and I hope our foreign sisters are listening. I just talked to a coworker yesterday about this. She is lucky, I explained the scam to her Similar story as the email you read.

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

I am glad you did Gloria!!

Great video! Great tips! You have an American accent!

So hard to trust people in these times

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

It’s been hard to trust people since the beginning of time lol

Great video break down!

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Udochi!

WAWU!!! Too many victims. Thank yo IVEOMA for sharing this video!!!

Nothing but golden nuggets of truth and wisdom shared here!✨👌🏾 Thanks girl🙏🏾 #EachOneTeachOne

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Great content. I hope that people, especially women, from outside Nigeria/Africa really take it to heart.

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

I hope so too 🤞🏾

Thank you!

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

That is a beautiful lake

Dear Ivevoma, so good of you to address the topic of Individual Fraud Victims & hhank you for sharing tips to invest safely. There is so much more within the big picture. These guys scatter Opportunities for legitimate Nigerian businesses; diverse potential investors & people who commit themselves to promoting Investment Opportunities with businesses. Your reply was not harsh, getting scammed is the rude awakening. They may take advantage of ladies being unfamiliar with how things are done in a foreign country; openess to meet men of a different cultures; preference to connect with Nigerian/African Men; or desparate for love. So often it's not their sweet mouth or smartness as much as it is the adamant & persistent belief that everyone else is stupid. So many challenges have increased in affect to Citizens of the globe over the past 2 years. Being incessantly bombarded with scam attempts is a longtime nuisance, but they have become more aggressive at broadly targeting the Naija communities in that prevention has taken crisis intervention.

@bedinabebe4521

2 жыл бұрын

Benny said she had planned to move to Nigeria & the investment may have been her attempt to build financial security on ground. You may be surprised at how many Diasporan's ardent desire to repatriate to Nigeria/other African countries, but are deterred by insecurity perils, scams, or being excluded.

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

She isn’t Nigerian so I think through her romantic relationship she developed the interest in moving to Nigeria. This happens a lot. If it was a real attempt to move to the country, the money would have been paid into her personal account. One of the real reason I create content for Nigerians in the diaspora is because I don’t think they are deterred by anything. Even in the midst of insecurity Nigerians will always visit their home. The ones that want to invest in Nigeria will do it. Some of the largest negative talkers about Nigeria will be quietly building their retirement house in the country too. It’s quite interesting.

Oh Wow, You Are In Abuja Now! Cool. Lagos Must Be Too Stressful Indeed.

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

I just need a change in environment. Abuja is pretty chill place with a GREAT quality of life.

@Beacons-of-Light-JustBeIT

2 жыл бұрын

@@IveomaMedia I See. You Look Freshed! Show Your Viewers The Chill Side Of Abuja In Your Next Videos. I AM Serious About Relocating Having Been Away For Almost 18 years...

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

There are ton a bloggers showing their lives in Abuja. I will definitely show investment opps in Abuja though!

@meengmeeng6412

2 жыл бұрын

@@IveomaMedia please i cant wait.

This scam seems rather obvious to me. I would not be surprised if she was also very attracted to this "friend" of hers. These tips are invaluable, especially for those who are meeting business partners via dating apps, Facebook, etc. By the way, you have he perfect face and head for that hairstyle. love it.

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was obvious too but you would be surprised lol Romance investment scams are popular. Yes, this haircut changed my life 😂Glow up for real

LOL! I've been approached several times. I am not lonely or in need of romance, so I have fun with them and lead them on, right back! 🤪 Had one go on and on how I broke his heart (after just a few DMs). SOOOOO obvious.

Great Video Share. One pushback on your advice. Even with so-called "Friends", i still think that is not a solid foundation to do any business, because i am speaking from experience. The one suggestion i got from a friend was that if you want to invest or do any business, to use a bank proxy because whoever the agent at the bank you use, has to vet the business or individual and thus put their reputation and working credentials on the line. I have had business with a couple of folks (to include family) that literally DOA. Kudos on the content topic and exposure for future potential investors.

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!! But If you are investing in a startup that won’t work. But it’s definitely sound advice for an established business that has been around for years with a track record. I was advising that anyone who is interested in Nigeria should start to learn about the country via their friends they have met in the States or wherever they are based. It’s better than starting from no where. But you are right it’s not a guarantee of success. Your friends can still disappoint you.

@Ameri9jaDOE

2 жыл бұрын

@@IveomaMedia Definitely, the last video on investing in startups was very informative and folks in my 9ja network haven't put me on to that. Nonetheless, investing in 9ja is a "Master Class" in doing appropriate "Due Diligence". Of course outside of real estate, Anything to do with food and agriculture is the wave. Btw, do you still plan on practicing law now that you are in 9ja?

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

If I want to be a Nigerian barred attorney I would have to go to law school in Nigeria. This is not even in the realm of anything I am thinking about LOL I practice law in the US (Texas barred attorney).

@Ameri9jaDOE

2 жыл бұрын

@@IveomaMedia #Respect 🙌🏿✊🏿 and I think that sucks that you gotta redo your whole schooling just to practice, where i believe you'd have better experience from your time on the bar. I only bring this up because i could envision you being a great "Contract Lawyer" considering the realm of business you currently find yourself in.

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

I know American law not Nigerian law. So it normal i have to go back to school. I like contracts ALOT but honestly if I wanted to be a lawyer here I would just suck it up and go back to school. I am not here to do that.

No!!! With regards to the Naija romance scam, these foreign women are too lonely and desperate for love and attention. Someone has to say it. I have a coworker in her late 50s white lady ( a nurse) who told me last year that she met a Najia guy online. She told me she knew he was trying to scam her for money but she still went to visit him in Nigeria. She went to his village etc. She has been to Naija multiple times now. Just spoke with her last week and she told me she just came back from another Nigerian trip. And guess what? She got married there!!!! Why??? She willing got married to her " scammer"!!!! That is insanity. She told me she is treated like royalty when she goes to Nigeria. Now she is asking me the best way to send money back to Nigeria. She had been send money via Crypto ! she is now filing papers for him and his children. So most of these ladies are aware that they are being used, but they allow it because that is the only attention they are getting. It is sad!

@yeyeaset5896

2 жыл бұрын

Dang!!!! Too much

I am trying not to be judgmental, because I’ve done some “stupid” stuff, but I will judge some of these women, because I believe there’s a hierarchy to stupidity. And some of these women are at the top.

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

It’s happening so much I think that some people think that’s it only them. So I wanted to expose that it’s happening to many so at least I told y’all lol

@nessamimi9057

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I wouldn't call it stupidity; Its just plain desperation. They are looking for the love and these men know they are desperate and willing to do all i.e. invest. Like @Iveoma Media mentioned nigerian men are talented sweet talkers. I've been married to my husband for 11 years without any issues. I'm not Nigerian and ofcourse we met in person. I believe that direct contact is really important to avoid losses.

I have to admit that I haven't been watching your videos, recently. But it was my loss, this video is pure knowledge about culture, common investment knowledge, and scam culture. Your content is great as usual. Come back to US Iveoma, we need attorneys like you here.

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Why haven’t you been watching my videos recently?

@m1k238

2 жыл бұрын

@@IveomaMedia busy with school and work.

Hello Iveoma. I have a question. Based upon all the 'stereotypes' which swirl about concerning Nigerians, are we to more accurately believe that the scamming onerous is on the men while the Nigerian women are basically honest?

@IveomaMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Are women from your culture more honest than men? Apply that answer to everyone else culture too. This video is less about the trustworthiness of Nigerians and more about identifying red flags from an obvious romance “investment” scam. If it was that scary to trust men or women out here, I wouldn’t be here living my best life.

@ufundi1

2 жыл бұрын

@@IveomaMedia Ok, Iveoma. I appreciate your answer and response.

Ladies stop being so Gullible.