Why I Don’t Fall for Fake Giveaways Anymore (I Learned the Hard Way)

You see those “₦10k for 10 lucky people” giveaways on WhatsApp and Instagram? I used to rush them like NEPA light. If they say “drop your account number,” I drop. “Tag 3 friends,” I tag 30.

One time, someone said, “Send ₦500 to receive ₦5,000 back instantly.” I sent it faster than my network could process. Guess what? They disappeared like Arsenal’s title hopes.

After getting scammed twice and wasting time on fake pages, I finally asked myself: “What if I just focused on something real?”

That’s how I found Lodpost — a platform where you write, people read, and you get paid. No tagging, no begging, no airtime recharge code drama. Just content and consistency.

Now, I no longer chase fake alerts. I chase page views. I write stories, post links, and I’ve already started seeing results.

So when I see “₦10k giveaway for 5 people,” I just smile. I’ve graduated from that hustle. I’d rather post to earn than beg to win.

💬 Have you ever been scammed by a fake giveaway? Let’s gist in the comments.