In today’s fast-paced luxury car market, scams are becoming more sophisticated, preying on both buyers and sellers. Recently, Esheza Autos, a well-known car dealer in Nigeria, shared a shocking experience involving a woman who lost over ₦3.5 million in a fraudulent deal tied to a supposed 2024 Range Rover worth over ₦300 million.
This story is not just another scam tale, it’s a real-life reminder of how desperation, greed, and misplaced trust can lead to devastating financial losses.
The Setup: A Luxury Surprise That Turned Sour
According to Esheza Autos, it all began when a man reached out, claiming he wanted to surprise his “madam” with a brand-new 2024/2025 Range Rover. Excited about the big deal, Esheza Autos sourced the car, sent pictures, and even arranged a test drive.
The “madam” appeared skeptical at first, complaining about the car’s color and requesting decorations balloons, flowers, even premium champagne. Despite not receiving payment, the dealer went ahead with the preparations, trusting that the buyer’s promise to transfer funds from the bank would hold.
But as the day dragged on, payment never arrived. The supposed “husband” kept giving excuses: “I’m at the bank filling forms… I’ll send you the receipt… leave the car with my woman…”
Red flags everywhere.
How It Started: A Husband’s “Surprise Gift”
Esheza Autos recalled:
“Someone contacted us, said he wanted to surprise his madam with a car. We arranged the car, sent pictures, and even got balloons and drinks ready for the delivery.”
The supposed buyer claimed he wanted to gift his partner a brand-new 2024/2025 Range Rover. At first, everything looked normal he requested pictures, discussed the specs, and even showed excitement about surprising his woman.
But things started getting suspicious.
The Madam’s Complaints
When the car was shown to the “madam,” she wasn’t impressed.
“The madam said she didn’t like the car color. We tried to convince her, but she wasn’t interested. She asked for champagne, flowers, and decorations to be added. We did everything, even though they had not paid.”
Despite no payment, Esheza Autos went the extra mile adding decorations, arranging a soft delivery, and trusting that the husband would complete the bank transfer.
The Payment Drama
As expected in most scams, the money never arrived.
“The man kept saying, ‘I’m at the bank… filling out forms… I will send the receipt soon…’ But nothing came. He said we should leave the car with the madam. We refused.”
At that point, the dealer thought the worst-case scenario was wasted time. But the real shock came when the “madam” herself revealed how deep she was involved.
The Shocking Truth
Esheza Autos continued:
“We thought maybe she just wasted our time. But later she confessed, the man had already collected ₦1 million from her. We were shocked. Then after pressing further, she admitted it wasn’t ₦1 million, it was ₦3.5 million.”
The woman had transferred the huge amount to this so-called “big boy” she had only known for a week. She believed he was truly buying her a ₦300 million Range Rover.
But it was all lies.
“The guy blocked her, disappeared, and cut all communication. Just like that, ₦3.5 million gone. She said she thought she was lucky to meet someone who could gift her a ₦300 million car after just one week.”
Lessons for Car Buyers and Sellers
This experience highlights key lessons everyone in Nigeria’s car market should take seriously:
- Verify First, Pay Later
Never release money or a car without verified proof of payment. Bank alerts can be faked; always confirm directly with your account officer. - Beware of Emotional Manipulation
Fraudsters often use “love”, “surprises”, or “status gifts” to create urgency. If someone pressures you to rush, step back and think. - Luxury Isn’t Urgency
Cars are investments. Whether it’s a Range Rover, Mercedes, or Toyota, there’s no reason to act in desperation. The right deal will wait. - Desperation and Greed Are Scammers’ Tools
In this case, the victim believed someone she barely knew could spend ₦300 million on her. Sadly, that belief cost her dearly.
Final Thoughts
At Carpulse.ng, we believe stories like this should serve as a warning. Cars are meant to bring convenience, comfort, and pride of ownership not financial heartbreak. Before you buy or sell a car, take extra precautions, verify transactions, and never let emotions cloud your judgment.
The 2024 Range Rover is still available for sale legitimately but let this story remind us: no car is worth losing millions over a scam.
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