Lagos is known to be one of the most populated states in Nigeria. People keep bustling in and out of areas, local areas, markets, especially. It is also perceived that to live in Lagos, you must be smart, intelligent, and hardworking because “Lagos is not for the weak.”
There have been various stories of people being scammed and duped out of their money, phones, and accessories. This is usually very common in markets due to the huge crowds. This makes it easy for criminals to hide amongst real business owners to carry out their fraudulent acts. They sell fake products as genuine ones, leaving many innocent people in emotional distress. Other criminal acts include pickpocketing, snatching etc.
Computer Village is one of the biggest markets in Lagos where phones, laptops, and other technological accessories are sold and serviced. It is a go-to for both Lagos dwellers and people from other states to source assorted gadgets and repairs.
To avoid being a victim of scammers in Lagos markets, you will find the precautionary measures you should take, in this article.
1. Avoid going alone
This is a huge piece of advice for you if you are a first-timer in Lagos. Unlike in other states, a first-timer in Lagos can fall victim to scammers and fraudsters. This is why it is advisable that you go to the market with your friend or close relative. This will help you keep tabs on each other while shopping.
Both of you can’t be victims of this without checking each…
