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Selling Your Bitcoin Safely: How to Avoid Scams And Protect Your Funds
Although Bitcoin is decentralised and relatively safer than traditional currencies, it is not entirely free from potential scams and frauds, especially when selling Bitcoin. This is especially prevalent in a situation where the process of converting Bitcoin to cash is complex, like in Nigeria. With Bitcoin’s rise in popularity and adoption, let’s explore the actionable…
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10 Common Scams and Approaches to Avoid Being a Victim as You Join the Thrilling Cryptocurrency Industry
It’s only a decade ago since Bitcoin’s invention, but already we’ve seen a tremendous increase in its popularity worldwide. Today, it remains to be the top cryptocurrency dominating the digital currency market. The good news is that several investors have also joined the investment. Does that mean everything is well with Bitcoin? Not at all.…
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Exposed! This is The App Uber Drivers Use To Scam Riders
A few days ago, I was ranting about Uber’s service and how drivers now engage in fraudulent activities to scam riders. Riders are made up to pay three times the regular fare and it appears Uber isn’t doing anything about this. I’ve reported several fraudulent trips over these last few weeks and it’s getting rather…
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Is This The New Uber Scam?
This has been going on for a while now and I’ve been wondering if it’s actually a problem with the Uber network or Nigerian Uber drivers are up to something. From being overcharged on several trips to drivers actually trying to play smart, my experience with Uber over the last few weeks hasn’t been particularly pleasant.…
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Is it True That Black Friday in Nigeria is Nothing But Pure Scam?
Black Friday is that day when you are supposed to get stuffs for ridiculously cheap prices. It’s the day when shopping malls are overcrowded and everyone wants to take advantage of the huge discount. As it was celebrated all over the world yesterday, a lot of Nigerians hold a totally different view about this “special” day.…
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The New Auto-subscription Scam On The MTN Network Is Outrageous
From unsolicited text messages about things you won’t ever need to shady promos you don’t even care about, most Nigerian networks have their ways of making money off subscribers apart from through calls, SMS and data charges. Some even go as far as sending messages 2:00AM in the morning while you’re trying to enjoy your…
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Media.net Review: A Real PPC Program or just a Scam?
Last month, I read a review on a website that got me very skeptical about Media.net (also known as Yahoo Bing Advertising Network) and I was worried my earnings for the month of April would be gone with the wind. I started using Media.Net in the month of April, 8th precisely and before 20th of…
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Paid Surveys – Are They All Scams?
I used to hunt the internet for survey sites looking where to sign up and make easy money online. I would spend hours taking surveys, struggling to qualify, lying about what I have and what I don’t just to get paid. Some pay, some don’t and some make you go through hell before giving you…
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How to Avoid HYIP Scams
We all love to make money online but there are risks also. High Yield Investment Program (HYIP) is one of the fastest way to make money online but sadly, it’s also one of the fastest way to lose money online. If you’re new to HYIP, try reading my previous post which gives an insight on…
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How to Sell Steam Gift Cards for Cash in Nigeria: A Step-by-Step Guide
Steam gift cards are perfect for people who love gaming. They let you buy games, download new content, and unlock all kinds of extras. But you see, not everyone’s into gaming. If you’re like me, the idea of sitting down to play for hours just doesn’t appeal to you. So, what do you do when…
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Understanding the Risks: Bitcoin Deposits in Online Poker
Bitcoin was seen as a huge step forward for online poker when it first came out. However, major poker sites have only recently started fully accepting this digital currency. With cryptocurrencies, players can deposit and withdraw funds without the need for traditional banking middlemen. This provides a greater degree of financial autonomy, allowing individuals to…
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How To Sell Google Play Gift Cards in Nigeria
The Google Play Store was launched in 2012 by Google. This was a product they created to serve as a digital market where all devices that run on the Android operating system can download various digital assets such as movies, books, magazines, apps, etc. The Google Play gift card is an alternative method of payment…