How to Report Fake Alert Fraud in Nigeria: Student Checklist

Start with evidence, not anger

Fake alert fraud is painful because it often happens face to face. You may feel embarrassed or angry, but the first step is evidence. Before calling, posting, or confronting anyone, save everything that proves what happened.

Evidence includes the listing, chat screenshots, buyer profile, phone number, fake alert screenshot, amount, item description, meetup point, time, witnesses, and any account information. Store copies in more than one place so you do not lose them if your phone develops issues.

• Screenshot the full chat from first message to final agreement
• Save the fake alert image exactly as sent
• Record item details including serial number or IMEI if relevant
• Write the timeline while memory is fresh
• Keep witness names if anyone saw the exchange

Report through the right channels

If the transaction started on CampusPlug, report the user in-app first so the platform can preserve context and protect other students. Then contact your bank through official fraud support, especially if any real account number was involved. If the matter is serious, file a report with EFCC or local police with your evidence.

Do not rely only on social media callouts. Public warnings can alert others, but official reporting gives you a record and gives investigators or platforms something to act on.

• CampusPlug report: submit listing, profile, chat, and fake alert evidence
• Bank report: use the fraud number from your bank app or official website
• Police report: useful for formal documentation and case numbers
• EFCC report: useful for cyber-enabled fraud complaints
• Department or hostel security: helpful if the person is campus-known

How to prevent a repeat

After a fake alert incident, tighten your process. State payment rules before meetup, verify every credit in your own app, avoid isolated locations, and keep chats on-platform when possible. Your goal is to make fraud inconvenient before it starts.