A Nigerian entrepreneur has taken to social media to share her distressing experience after falling victim to an elaborate payment scam at her beauty salon. The business owner, who specializes in lash extensions, revealed how a seemingly ordinary client turned her day upside down with a fraudulent transaction.
In an emotional TikTok post, the woman recounted how the customer arrived at her shop, received full lash services, and then presented what appeared to be a legitimate bank transfer confirmation. Before the business owner could properly verify the payment, the client hurriedly exited the premises.
“By the time I checked my account and realized no money had come in, she was already gone,” the entrepreneur explained in her video, visibly upset. She added that the scammer had been referred by someone she knew, making the betrayal even more painful.
The video has sparked widespread outrage among fellow business owners, with many sharing similar stories of being duped by fake transfers. Some commenters criticized the lash technician for not confirming the payment before allowing the client to leave, while others offered sympathy—including one generous viewer who volunteered to cover half of the lost earnings.
This incident has reignited discussions about payment security for small businesses, with many entrepreneurs now advocating for stricter verification processes before services are rendered.
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@debs___01She had it planned well! Twas a smooth crime😂 she did volume set!🤦🏻♀️♬ original sound – ABEOKUTA LASH, PIERCING &BROWS
Source: NewsandVibes.com
