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So you’re new in town? Fresh face? New sneakers? iPhone in your back pocket like you’re in Ikoyi? Lol. You just entered the lion’s den of coded scammers, aka 419 boys — and they’re professionally trained in spotting fresh mugu. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

This survival guide is your JAPA-protection kit. Read it. Bookmark it. Share it. Or prepare to donate your phone to “the streets.”
🧠 Who Are the 419 Boys?

They’re not boys. They’re certified hustlers. Slick tongues, fake accents, and customer service sweeter than Banana Island smoothies.
They’ll call you “Chairman” as they empty your bank account with fake POS machines, fraudulent investments, and even ghost spiritual solutions.

Let’s explore the Top 5 Lagos zones where you must shine your eye like floodlight.

⚠️ 1. Computer Village, Ikeja – iPhone Today, fufu Tomorrow 📱

Ah, CV! The Apple Store of the streets. This is where a fresh mugu can lose ₦350,000 and leave with a perfectly packaged empty iPhone box.

“Oga! Come na, I go do you well. Original UK used!”

Before you know it, they’ve swapped your phone mid-counting. Or worse — sold you a cloned iPhone that thinks it’s a calculator.

🧠 Survival Tip:

Don’t enter shops led by loud whistling.

Insist on opening sealed products before paying.

Go with a tech-savvy friend (or 3).

🚧 2. CMS / Marina – Where Sharp Suits Sell Sharp Lies 💼

If Lagos had a PhD for corporate-looking scams, CMS would be the faculty. These guys are clean-shaven, English-speaking, and may even wear perfume that confuses your ancestors.

“Madam, we’re offering high-yield forex packages. ₦50k today becomes ₦300k next week.”

You think you’re investing. They think you’re donating.

🧠 Survival Tip:

If the office looks too empty to be real — it probably is.

No proof of registration = no money.

Google their company name. If nothing pops up, it’s ghost-work.

🌀 3. Oshodi Underbridge – The OG Home of Street Games 🎲

From pickpocket kings to shell game hustlers (“come and win ₦10k with just ₦200!”), Oshodi is a live-action scam academy.
You’ll hear shouts like:

“Oga, just try your luck—na you go win!”
But they already have a team in the crowd shouting fake wins. You’ll be cheering until they clean your wallet.

🧠 Survival Tip:

Don’t stop when you hear “Oga, come na!”

Put phones/wallets in your front pocket.

If you’re carrying a backpack, wear it like a baby on your chest.

💸 4. Mile 2 – Where the ATM Steals Your Card 🏧

Many Lagosians have horror stories about fake POS agents in Mile 2 who do “cash out” faster than Binance.
Even worse? ATM boys who stand around to “help” you withdraw cash — and boom! Your card goes missing or cloned.

“Ah! Na card error. Try again.”
Next thing, ₦84,000 gone like yesterday’s puff-puff.

🧠 Survival Tip:

Never let anyone “assist” you at an ATM.

Use official bank machines inside buildings.

Screenshot all transactions immediately.

🎭 5. Ojuelegba – The Drama Is Real Here 🎤

Ojuelegba has two things: traffic, and the art of 419.
You’ll meet:

Fake charity collectors

“Pastors” with urgent spiritual problems you can “sow into”

Job offer flyers that lead you into cult-like seminar traps

And men in blazers offering visa help, right on the bridge.

“Brother, your destiny is great. But you must not miss this opportunity.”

Miss it. Please, MISS IT.

🧠 Survival Tip:

Avoid unsolicited prayers and visa offers.

If it starts with “My brother, God sent me to you…” just say “He’ll call me directly.”

🔍 Real-Life Mugu Moments

“I bought an iPhone 12 at Ikeja, opened it at home — found a bar of Eva soap.” – Jide, Surulere.

“The man said he worked with a UK embassy. I paid ₦150k for visa processing. He now told me I had spiritual delay.” – Ada, Ikoyi.

“I gave a man ₦200 to try my luck on a game in Oshodi. I lost ₦14,000 by the time I ‘almost won’.” – Segun, Agege.

✅ Final Tips from Eyes of Lagos
Rule Reason
Don’t flash tech gadgets You’re advertising for free
Walk like you know where you’re going Confident people = hard targets
Ask locals before entering unfamiliar shops Reputation is everything
Trust your gut If it feels off, it is
When in doubt, JAPA from the scene Prevention is better than panic.

Last updated on July 16th, 2025 at 02:18 pm