A couple recently lost ₦280,000,000 million to a fake developer who worked hand-in-hand with a security guard to sell a house in Igbo-Efon Lekki Lagos that wasn’t his.   When you think of a security guard, you imagine someone protecting property. But in this case, the guard posed as an accomplice in a ₦280 million real estate scam.   It began when the couple stumbled upon a 4-bedroom duplex listed on Instagram by a developer. He used flashy marketing to showcase a luxury home for sale. The photos were perfect, the location prime, and the price competitive. Unknown to them,…

Search Report Location: A 4 Bedroom Duplex House for sale at Sangotedo, Ajah   Price of the Property: ₦94,000,000 ( Ninety-Four Million Naira)   Client’s Request: A client approached Omonilelawyer to verify the authenticity of a property in Sangotedo, Ajah. The property was being sold by a well-known real estate developer, and the client was eager to make a quick purchase.   Omonilelawyer’s Investigation: Omonilelawyer visited the site in Sangotedo and charted the coordinates of the land:   Coordinates:   X=575432, Y=715876 X=575467, Y=715842   The team inspected the documents provided by the real estate developer, including a Governor’s Consent…

Mr. Adebayo, a young and ambitious professional in Lagos, had worked tirelessly for years to save up enough money to purchase his dream home. For him, this was more than just an investment; it was the culmination of years of hard work, sacrifices, and the promise of a secure future.   After months of searching, he finally found what seemed like the perfect house in Lekki—a luxurious three-bedroom duplex in a serene environment, complete with modern amenities and close proximity to the city center.   The real estate developer he was dealing with was well-spoken and convincing, assuring Mr. Adebayo…

Lagos is a city of dreams, but it’s also a city of nightmares, especially regarding land or buying a house. Every day, unsuspecting buyers fall into the traps set by ruthless fraudsters, losing their hard-earned money and sometimes even their peace of mind.   Land and Property for sale scams in Lagos are rampant, and if you don’t know how to spot them, you could be next. Here’s a look at the most common land scams in Lagos and how to avoid becoming a victim.   1. The Non-Existent Plot of Land This is one of the oldest tricks in…

Introduction You thought you were making a smart investment, but now you’re standing in the middle of a nightmare. The deed in your hand is worthless, and the property isn’t yours. Imagine the moment you realize that the property you’ve just poured your hard-earned money into is nothing more than a scam and you’re the latest victim. The excitement of owning land or a house has been replaced with the crushing realization that you’ve been conned, all because you didn’t verify.   The Immediate Shock  The first thing that hits you is a wave of anger and shame. How could…

Is Your Dream Lagos Home a Nightmare in Disguise? Protect Yourself from Real Estate Scams   Imagine finding the perfect property: stunning, spacious, and seemingly the answer to all your dreams. But pause before you sign on the dotted line and pop the champagne. Could this seemingly perfect deal be hiding a dark secret?   The harsh reality is, that real estate scams in Lagos are more common than you think. Unscrupulous individuals prey on unsuspecting buyers, leaving them with financial ruin and broken dreams. Don’t become another victim.   The Stakes are High:   Lost Investment: Imagine pouring your hard-earned…

Ms. Ngozi harboured dreams of finding the perfect luxury apartment. Her job had recently relocated her to the Lekki-Ajah environs, and she was eager to settle into a new chapter of her life.   Scrolling through online listings on Instagram, she stumbled upon a sleek, modern 4-bedroom apartment in an 8-unit luxury flats high-rise building in an estate near Lagos Business School Sangotedo in Eti-Osa local government area that seemed to embody everything she desired.   The real estate agent in charge, a smooth-talking individual named Ms. Ekaette, assured her it was a steal of a deal.   Emboldened by…

A Fake Real Estate Developer, has reportedly absconded with ₦ 61Million belonging to a prospective buyer of land who sold the land to her under false pretenses.   Chijioke Ibekwe, who claimed to be a developer, allegedly collected ₦ 61 Million Naira from her on the pretext of selling a plot of land to her off Orchid Road Lekki.   She claimed that the alleged developer Chijioke Ibekwe marketed some lands to her and told her he was the CEO of a new real estate company along Orchid Road Ikota Lekki Lagos.   She said he showed her some documents…

Scammers selling Houses are on the rise in Lagos, especially in Lekki. Be Viligant so you don’t become their next Victim!!!   This issue has caused so many tears to many first-time homebuyers who did not conduct a proper verification exercise before they bought those Wayo houses. These buyers assume since it’s not Omo-Onile land they intend to buy, then everything the developer tells them about the property is 100% true.   The risk is heavier because you are losing a very huge sum of money at once and it would be very hard to recover from it if you…