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Fraud recovery in

Nigeria

Nigeria pursues financial fraud mainly through the EFCC.

+44 7886 080951

Local helpline

18%

Recovery success rate

NGN (₦)

Local currency

EFCC, SEC Nigeria, CBN

Regulatory bodies

Time limits in Nigeria: Commonly 6 years for simple contract/debt; varies by claim type. Acting early materially improves recovery odds.

How we help you act in Nigeria

  1. 01Contact Patterdale Recovery first for a free, confidential assessment.
  2. 02We help you secure your accounts and stop any further losses.
  3. 03We gather and organise your evidence: emails, screenshots and transaction records.
  4. 04We handle the approach to banks, EFCC and, where it helps the recovery, local authorities on your behalf.
  5. 05We set out a clear plan and the fees that apply to your case before any work begins.

Where to report fraud in Nigeria

Filing an official report strengthens your case and can help freeze funds. These are the relevant authorities - we can prepare and submit the paperwork with you.

Economic & Financial Crimes Commission

Financial-crime investigation

Central Bank of Nigeria

Banking & payments

National reporting portal

EFCC

Police (non-emergency)

112 / 767 (police) · local station

Scammed in Nigeria? Get a free case review

We have a 18% success rate for cases in Nigeria. Tell us what happened and we will set out your options - no obligation.

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