A Nigerian lady has raised an alarm after claiming that her bank account started receiving debit alerts after she clicked a WhatsApp link promising a N50,000 grant.
Her experience has sparked concerns about online fraudsters allegedly using the Federal Government’s relief programme to deceive unsuspecting Nigerians.
Nigerians have reacted on social media, with some blaming people who click suspicious links while others advised her to contact her bank immediately.
A Nigerian lady has cried out for help after allegedly losing money from her bank account following a click on a WhatsApp link promising a N50,000 Federal Government grant.
The woman’s complaint has attracted attention online, with Nigerians sharing their experiences and warning others against clicking suspicious links circulated in the name of government empowerment programmes.
Lady raises alarm over N50,000 grant link
In the complaint shared on social media, the lady said she started receiving debit alerts after accessing a link that was reportedly circulating on WhatsApp with promises of a N50,000 grant.
She expressed concern over the unexpected transactions and appealed for help, although the amount allegedly deducted from her account and the identity of the recipients were not provided in the available information.
The development comes amid growing public interest in the Federal Government’s N50,000 relief intervention, which is designed to support vulnerable households struggling with rising living costs.
Newsflashngr reported that the government said payments under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) were being made in phases.
FG explains how genuine N50,000 grant works
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction says beneficiaries are selected through the National Social Register and verified national identity records.
Selected individuals receive notifications through approved payment providers, including ALAT, MoMo PSB, NairaGram, OPay and Moniepoint.
Importantly, the ministry says beneficiaries do not need to register through a website or click a WhatsApp link to receive the money.
It also warned Nigerians against sharing their bank details, personal identification numbers (PINs), one-time passwords (OTPs) or Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) with strangers.
The official programme is free, and nobody is authorised to demand payment to secure a beneficiary’s place.
The ministry provided 0700-022-2222 as its programme helpline for enquiries and complaints.
Nigerians react to lady’s experience
The lady’s complaint has generated different reactions, with some social media users expressing sympathy while others criticised people who fall for suspicious online offers.
Here are some comments gathered from the discussion by Newsflashngr.
@Starqueeno wrote:
“U never see anything since una no dey hear word”
@iamtempul wrote:
“It’s sad seeing black scamming black”
@saintdave01 wrote:
“If no be thief wey Dey your eyes 😂 so you get money for aza and you sef still wan chop 50k awoof 😂😂 now Dey don carry you handicap 🧍”
@egbesemil… wrote:
“the two fools that sent it to me got blocked immediately. something wey no work for 2023 go con work for 2026”
@Darey_Metaphor wrote:
“Next time, after the first debit, you call your customer care immediately, they should be able to freeze your account or lock it for the meantime”
@Walocaddy wrote:
“Show the evidence of the debit to your video to make people believe you”
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