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How to report a scammer in Nigeria

Where and how to report a scammer number or account in Nigeria: bank, police, EFCC and Plugg.

Updated October 2026
Quick answerReport to your bank first, then the police or EFCC, then report the number and account on Plugg so other Nigerians see the warning when they check it.

Step by step

  1. Bank or wallet: report the transfer as fraud.
  2. Police or EFCC: make a report with your evidence.
  3. Plugg: go to Check number, scroll to Report a scammer, add the number, account and what happened.

What to include

The scammer's number, account number and account name, the bank, their handle and a short description of what happened.

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Paste any WhatsApp number or account number and see if Nigerians reported it.

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Questions people ask

Is reporting on Plugg free?

Yes. Reports are free and anonymous.

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