How to report a crypto scam in Nigeria
Report to the EFCC and the police as fast as possible — reports filed within days, before funds are dispersed, are the most effective.
Report to these authorities
- •EFCC — the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission; report via its official channels or the Eagle Eye app.
- •The Nigeria Police Force — cybercrime unit; file a report at your nearest command.
- •SEC Nigeria — for investment fraud and unregistered schemes.
Do this in every case
- •Stop all contact and send no more money — including "fees" or "taxes" to withdraw.
- •Tell your bank immediately to flag/freeze the transaction.
- •Preserve evidence: screenshots, wallet addresses, transaction hashes/IDs.
- •Report the scam wallet address on Chainabuse.
⚠️ Beware "recovery" services. Anyone who contacts you promising to get your money back for an upfront fee is almost always a second scam. See the red flags →
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