Man Reportedly Loses ₦130,000 After Woman He Met on Dating App Blocks Him

A Nigerian man has reportedly lost ₦130,000 after a woman he met through a dating app allegedly requested money to prepare for a private outing and later blocked him after receiving the funds. According to a report by Gistreel, the man had invited the woman to spend time with him at an apartment. Before the planned meeting, the woman reportedly told him she needed ₦85,000 for her hair, eyelashes and clothing. The man allegedly transferred ₦100,000 to cover the expenses. However, the following day, the woman reportedly informed him that her hairstylist had increased the cost of her hair and requested an additional ₦30,000. The man allegedly sent the extra money, bringing the total amount transferred to ₦130,000. Gistreel reported that the woman subsequently blocked him, cutting off communication. The circumstances have since generated reactions online, with social media users questioning the transactions and the decision to send additional money before the pair had met in person. The incident has also sparked renewed discussion about financial requests in online dating, establishing trust before sending money and the potential risks associated with transactions involving people met through social and dating platforms. The identities of the two individuals have not been disclosed, and there is no information in the report indicating whether the man was able to recover the money. Source: Gistreel, based on an account shared online. Factful24: The incident has not been independently verified, and the account should be understood as a report of an alleged online dating-related transaction.