A TikTok user has reported losing ₦5,000 after being scammed during a livestream that claimed to be giving away cash prizes.
According to the victim, the livestreamers promised giveaways of ₦100,000 and ₦200,000 to viewers. Some participants shared their account details, but she, being new, was unaware of how the scam operated.
The livestreamers then told viewers that anyone who sent ₦5,000 would receive a surprise with a larger amount. She sent her money but was immediately blocked after the payment.
“Some viewers dropped their account numbers on the livestream and were immediately blocked without her knowing because she was a newcomer… She sent her ₦5,000, but was blocked immediately after the payment,” she explained.
Read somke of the comments below:
@obi_baby4life
You want to use 5k to get 100k, greediness is that u? There’s no free money anywhere so don’t be deceived
@ItsSoniaNG
Even after seeing your video, others will still fall victim again
@julietemmanuel0
How are people still falling for this kind of scam in big 2026?
@lindanwa7
This is heartbreaking ,scammers are really taking advantage of people on live streams.
Always double check giveaways and never send money to strangers online!
@Mukil_BB
5k to collect 200k in 2026 😂
