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…

The allure of Lekki, Lagos, has ensnared countless Nigerians in a web of deceit spun by unscrupulous property developers leading to tears, pain, loss of years-long savings and despair.   Among them are Ade and Bola, a young couple who dreamt of a serene family life in the heart of this bustling city. Their aspiration, however, was brutally shattered by the cold, hard reality of land fraud.   With hearts filled with hope and pockets brimming with life savings, Ade and Bola were captivated by the promise of a luxurious lifestyle in Lekki.   A Wayo property developer, Mr. Johnson,…

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…

This is the season of demolitions up and down Lagos and the majority of these houses pulled down were either sold by wayo real estate companies, fraudulent developers or dubious sellers. To help prevent your own house from being demolished in future, these are 25 Warning Signs to Help You Avoid falling victim to Fraudulent Real Estate Developers.   1. A Developer or Owner of a real estate company that roams around with mobile police security is a Fraudster. He has stolen people’s money and cannot face them One-on-one to refund their money or land.   He is only accessible…

To avoid demolition of your precious house in Lagos in the future:   Stop buying lands in Lagos without a purchase receipt   Stop buying lands in Lagos without a C of O   Stop buying lands in Lagos without a Governor’s Consent   Stop buying lands in Lagos without approved Lagos State Excision   Stop buying lands in Lagos without a registered survey plan   Stop buying lands in Lagos without a deed of assignment   Stop buying lands in Lagos with only a contract of sale-( It is a bad document that transfers no title to you)  …

If a Land Seller tells you the only document he has is a Contract of Sale, walk away. He has no good title to pass to you.   If the Land Seller has no Deed of Assignment that shows he has fully paid for his land from the previous owner, don’t buy that land. You are only jumping from frying pan to fire. He has no title on that land neither would you also.   Most Real Estate companies especially in the Ikorodu, Ibeju Lekki, and Epe axis are fond of marketing their lands to unsuspecting buyers with only a…

Obinna saw an advert online where One acre of land at Moremi Village behind Lagos Business School Sangotedo was been sold for ₦ 14 Million per plot totaling ₦ 84 Million Naira and the 8 of them decided to pool their money together to purchase it for future investment purposes.   Obinna actually flew down to Nigeria to inspect the land to see it physically and meet the alleged owner. He was introduced to one man Alhaji Bakare who claimed to be the Olori Ebi (Head of the Bakare Family) and had the consent of the family to sell the…

Over 500 people have been defrauded ₦8,000,000 each by a Real Estate Company at Abijo after selling wayo lands to them in 2021 and have not allocated a single plot to any of their subscribers.   Angry subscribers stormed the office of Peace waters a real estate company that sold lands to many subscribers at Abijo without giving them any allocation despite the continuous promises to conduct allocation to its subscribers.   The subscribers wanted a refund of their money since they realized the lands they bought were “One Chance” lands but the directors and developers had disappeared into thin…

Please Run from Land Scammers. They are the new yahoo boys and girls. They are everywhere now.   Everyone is now a property agent, property developer, and property consultant. If you don’t separate the wheat from the chaff, you would just enter one chance for nothing!   Since Oyinbo maga no de pay again, they have decided to go local and target YOU!!!   These Land Scammers are cashing out madly selling dubious lands and houses with bad documents or government wahala to unsuspecting ignorant people.   These Land Scammers know nothing about the ownership of the land, the documents…

Do you want this to be you in this picture fighting Omonile or a dubious agent on the road because you did not verify the land you bought from him?   Many people choose to listen to Agents or Omoniles to buy land from them without verifying it.   Many people fall for the same stories or lamba these crooked agents or omoniles tell them such as:   The land no get problem. Na our family land.   The land get C of O or Gazette.   Na you go be the first person for the land no worry.  …