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Vendor collected my money and blocked me: what to do

A vendor took your money and blocked you? What to do next, how to report, and how to warn other buyers.

Updated October 2026
Quick answerReport the payment to your bank or wallet as fraud right away, keep your screenshots, report the account to the police or EFCC, and report the number and account on Plugg so the next buyer is warned.

Step by step

  1. Report the transfer to your bank or wallet app now.
  2. Screenshot the chat, their page, the account name and your receipt.
  3. Report the number, account and handle on Plugg.
  4. Report the page on Instagram or WhatsApp.
  5. Make a police or EFCC report with your evidence.

Next time

Check the number and account on Plugg before paying. Many blocked buyers find out later that the number was already reported.

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

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Questions people ask

Can Plugg get my money back?

No. Plugg warns other people and helps you check before paying. Your bank and the authorities handle recovery.

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