Scams targeting young Nigerians
Discover scams targeting young nigerians and why it matters for your financial safety and decisions.
In this lesson
Scams targeting young Nigerians is part of Recognising Financial Scams. This preview shows how digital-safety connects to everyday family decisions such as earning, saving, spending choices, goals, approvals, or parent-guided money conversations inside Progress Penguin.
Today’s money mission
A DM arrives: "We love your content — here's a brand deal worth ₦200,000. Just send ₦5,000 first." Is this real?
What you need to know
Free airtime, fake jobs, easy money. Common types.
Real-life example
Real-life money moment: Think about a time when scams targeting young nigerians affected a money decision.
Progress Penguin connection
In Progress Penguin, complete or review one practical action connected to “Scams targeting young Nigerians.” Use this lesson objective: Understand scams targeting young nigerians and apply it to real money decisions. Record what you checked, the evidence you used, and your next step.
Activity preview
Try the money challenge
Match each key term from this lesson to its definition. The trickiest pair connects to: Free airtime, fake jobs, easy money. Common types. If a match feels wrong, reread the guided explanation and try again.
Quiz preview
Common scams targeting young Nigerians include:
You receive a DM: 'Win free airtime! Share our page and send 500 in local currency for delivery. Respond now!' What is this?