Nigeria property safety

Avoiding property payment and inspection fraud

Recognise pressure tactics, false listings, impersonation, and unsafe payment requests in property transactions.

Author:
C59 Estatehub Editorial Team
Reviewed by:
C59 Estatehub Trust & Safety
Published:
2026-08-01
Updated:
2026-08-01

Pause when a payment request creates artificial urgency

Fraud attempts often rely on pressure, unusually low prices, copied photos, changing account details, or refusal to provide verifiable property information.

  • Verify before paying
  • Do not share sensitive identity or banking data
  • Keep evidence
  • Use the C59 report action when information is suspicious

Sources and further checks

This guide provides general information and is not legal, financial, surveying, or title advice. Use qualified independent professionals for a transaction.