I've been buying from Alaba Market for the past 2 years, I always do my due diligence and test everything I want to buy then check receipt before letting go of my money...

Now I made sure to get 2 trusted contacts from the section I patronise the most.

Well, I once got scammed there too Sha, it was a Hausa guy. But truth be told, na Igbo guys dey scam pass inside Alaba.

First pic not Alaba int.. The truth about Alaba is that the culture of ripping of customers has been institutionalized by a small group of people, I trade there also... This fraud comes in two dimensions (1) some hustlers convince and lure you to a shop, sell an inferior item at an exorbitant price to you then later share the proceeds at a percentage with shop owner....(it should be noted that not all shops agree to this arrangement so those boys avoid those kind of shops.(2) secondly the criminal minded ones pull off such stunts like what the other o.p complained about which is criminal.........but those that fall into the second category are not up to 1% of the market population and hide their act from the market authorities if caught they are reprimanded and a fine levied on them by the market union and also a refund to the customer.. It should be noted that the hustlers who woo you to a particular collaborating shop are mixed tribes (Igbo,Bini,Yoruba etc) once they sense your tribe they now front your tribesman as front man for their job of deceit,reason is that in such situations one tends to trust his tribes person....
Bringing the tribal blame here is wrong the act is a collaborative one by every body irrespective of tribe.off course blaming the Igbo trader is natural cause they are in the majority at the market, but go down to trade fair or balogun market where Igbo's are also majority such crimes don't occur there,trust me it's not a tribal thing

Oga leave story.
I like as that guy display the shop number for nairaland.
I want that guy to extend it to every social medium every day twice every week.
I am Igbo too but my guys at alaba are something else, very money centered, and these same people keep criticizing corrupt government officials and meting out jungle justice to thieves whereas, they are worse themselves.
Read this thread and you see people endorsing corruption by accusing someone of greed because he tried to bargain for a good price.
I tell you, those posters are culprits.
Why not place price tags on your wares like is done in supermarkets and operate your business like shoprite?

Ok

Onlinealaba:
I will start by quoting Edmund Burke where he stated “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Yesterday after a busy day at work I was just on my stroll on nairaland front-page when a particular topic caught my attention I carefully read all the comments and I think it's necessary to create this topic to correct notions identify many issues concerning the market and business related activities and set the record straight.

Alaba international market is a very big market(biggest electronics market in west-africa) even though we have the electrical section,industrial section, fancy and furniture section that is categorised , each of this section of the market have their union leader with a task force set up in over seeing the day to day activities of the Market. The electronics section is splitted into two the IMAE( You get most of the new electronics here and also tokunbo though not major) and is headed by the able leadership of Evangelist Paulinus Ugochukwu( MD sound prince company limited) then the St Peter's axis this where you get most of your tokunbo items.

As a first timer at Alaba you will be approached by a lot of osoafia hustlers some are genuine(looking for their daily bread and hustling to better their lives) while most of them are there to rip you off without conscience now most times they work on your greed, someone will approach you to tell you he will give you a Samsung 32" LED TV for 15k and so many outrageous prices like that if you fall for this first and cheap scam then you are your way to come create more topics about how you were scammed at Alaba.

These scammers and fraudsters have their rings and are connected it's likely you don't escape their bitter pill when you fall in the hand of one of them the best to do is to be wary of their subtle devices. It's worthy to also note that these set of people are both Yoruba and Igbos because it was terribly seeing so many people playing the tribal game and associating a particular tribe to the cheap scam that happens daily, the Yoruba osoafia guy will approach you and poison your mind on why you shouldn't patronise a Igbo guy and with trust you believe him the same thing an Igbo guy will do too(note that are all same ring both the Yoruba and Igbos) their major aim is to rip you off.

I stated earlier that there are task force that handles all the issues concerning each section of the market the main thing is identifying the section you transacted from and go and report immediately , identify the task force chairman it will be easier solving your case.

There are alot of genuine and hardworking traders in the market the same way you can't Cross out the bad guys in such a big market like that(they always have their way round) the only thing is making sure you are observant and detect any shady deals before paying for an item, read the receipt issued to you before signing.

And lastly that an item is tokunbo doesn't mean it should go for an outrageous pricing unless you are buying non tested, some particular item in tokunbo are costlier then the new ones (depending on the country of import and manufacturer).

A submission from a trader at Alaba int'l market Ojo Lagos

. NIGERIA operate free market economy. I have right to price down any item I want to purchase. It's is evil to blame the victim. Over the years, this market is notorious for outright stealing from innocent people. Stop supporting evil. Lagos State government should flush out bad elements which am sure 70% if not 90% so NIGERIAN can have value for their money.

I know you can't completely get rid of hooligans in a big market like Alaba International but the number of hooligans seems to outnumber the genuine traders which seems worrisome. What exactly is the job description of the task force chairmen if reducing such incidents isn't a part of it? I hope something is done about these unscrupulous elements in that market because I wasn't happy reading that guys experience there and asides the clarity about the multi tribal nature of traders there, and the extra measures one needs to take while shopping there, I don't think I am personally satisfied with this response..

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Is it today or now that scam(fraud) started in alaba market?

There are many victims here for your info.

sirjamesjnr:
. NIGERIA operate free market economy. I have right to price down any item I want to purchase. It's is evil to blame the victim. Over the years, this market is notorious for outright stealing from innocent people. Stop supporting evil. Lagos State government should flush out bad elements which am sure 70% if not 90% so NIGERIAN can have value for their money.

Thank you jare

Alaba boys, which levels...

I love the way you addressed the issue.

donproject:


Heart of a normal man is pure and innate at birth. He comes to the world and start learning different things, behavioral pattern, how to speak, how to do basic things. His environment plays a role in what he becomes.

I said heart of a normal man , I didn't say heart of an Igbo, their hearts are pre-configured to dupe, extort, trick their unsuspecting victims at birth. It is this dirt that they carry all around and they start dispersing to different geographical location, mixing and mingling with the locals, corrupting them in the process.

This pattern can be likened to the plague the world is facing now, COVID-19, you know the story of where it started, it was not contained within the demographic space it was discovered, and boom! It becomes a pandemic. Igbos are like that virus corrupting other tribes wherever they go.

Stop quoting me kid, you can't have your way...

Keep quiet you igbo hating no good two face liar!

You said you hate igbos, own that sh*t dummy.

Johnrake69:
This one is medicine after death. As far as there are no punitive measures in place to deal with those dubious miscreants in that market. My best advice is for a new person is to stay away.

Don't attempt to buy Electronic as new person in the market. You're better off buying from Lawanson or any other market.

I lost #60k in that market. And I swore never to step into that market.

And this is not about tribe. The main guy that scammed me was Haruna then supported by my Igbo brothers. I see it as the culture of the market. The tales from first timers experience in that market has always been horrible. And don't try to blame it on the guys doing osoafia. They are in Idumota and Balogun too. In fact I used them alot. They earn commissions from the stores and each time I make use of any of them I still tip them because they save me alot of time especially when I'm looking for a particular design of wears.

Like I said earlier, fraud is the culture they have adopted in Alaba market as a virtue.

If you have never been to Alaba before to buy Electronic better stay away. You're 99.99% likely to be scammed. So why take that chance

So , do u think if it's that way how do they survive all these years ?

Stop spoiling people's businesses , these boys are in every market go computer village they are there go idumota they are there , we the buyers are the ones to be careful , be street wise , remove greedy , buy from established shops , whenever u are scammed in the market check very well u didn't start well , whenever u go computer village , u will see big big shops why try talk with boys along the road if u know u can't handle their games ?

Lothario:
Wey DAT tribal bastard donproject make hin come read ooh as hin dey shout yesterday for small change wey dem cheat am like say na ndigbo fault hin no smart

forget they are like that in Alaba,if osofia brought somebody into your shop and use your receipt scam somebody you are a thief also,you can do this in a sane country,the same way they operate in kofa Tues engine market that is just too bad

Lol, i dey laugh that guy shaa. next time he will see a fridge of 200k and price it 15k and they will tell him to bring, he will think he knows how to price until he got home and realize say the fridge dey shock when he on am and he will come here again to create a thread "I'm shocked, I bought a fridge at Alaba Intl but it is shocking me anything I tried to open it" Shey the price no shock you when you were buying?

donproject:


Heart of a normal man is pure and innate at birth. He comes to the world and start learning different things, behavioral pattern, how to speak, how to do basic things. His environment plays a role in what he becomes.

I said heart of a normal man , I didn't say heart of an Igbo, their hearts are pre-configured to dupe, extort, trick their unsuspecting victims at birth. It is this dirt that they carry all around and they start dispersing to different geographical location, mixing and mingling with the locals, corrupting them in the process.

This pattern can be likened to the plague the world is facing now, COVID-19, you know the story of where it started, it was not contained within the demographic space it was discovered, and boom! It becomes a pandemic. Igbos are like that virus corrupting other tribes wherever they go.

Stop quoting me kid, you can't have your way...

You are mad forever.

Headquarter of fake/substandard produi.U can even get luck with 50:50.Dog dnt eat dog.To outsmart those thieves,find a trustworthy Igbo friend that sell whatever I want to go buy there to follow u go..Shine your eye

Bar1941:
Ok.

In another news, Messi had finally agreed to stay in Barca, good news to all EPL fans except City supporters.

He is considering staying back at Barca is not a decision to stay...
What is doing you?

Excuses.

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donproject:


Heart of a normal man is pure and innate at birth. He comes to the world and start learning different things, behavioral pattern, how to speak, how to do basic things. His environment plays a role in what he becomes.

I said heart of a normal man , I didn't say heart of an Igbo, their hearts are pre-configured to dupe, extort, trick their unsuspecting victims at birth. It is this dirt that they carry all around and they start dispersing to different geographical location, mixing and mingling with the locals, corrupting them in the process.

This pattern can be likened to the plague the world is facing now, COVID-19, you know the story of where it started, it was not contained within the demographic space it was discovered, and boom! It becomes a pandemic. Igbos are like that virus corrupting other tribes wherever they go.

Stop quoting me kid, you can't have your way...

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trash trash trash

That market get bad reputation well well.
They should proactive in preventing fraud, not just react to online complaints if victims.

hisgrace090:
I hope you're about to tell us that the market leaders have resolve unanimously to stamp out those bad eggs to redeem the image of the market.

They should inform their members that anyone his shop is used in defrauding someone will be expell from the market simple.

Then they'll use one to three people as an example and this reoccurring madness will come to an end.

you are right

My encounter with alaba thieves happened way back 2003 so if by now it is still happening there then nothing wil good will forever come out of that place

So what is your point op, seems to me like you supporting the fraud done in the market.

Coronavirus84:
Alaba international market, the home of fraudulent omo Igbos in the whole of Lagos state.

you never go computer village nah, dem go give you fufu as Iphone11pro max Alaba go give you the thing but it will be faulty but Computer village go knack you front and back like mugu. Na to shine your eyes better pass and don't always be glad when the price is very low because you are so close to being scammed.

Those boys that make the fraud are working with top officers of the association. Reporting to the taskforce is wasting of time. Better buy electronics along the street than going to alaba because you must fall for the thieves.

Don't go to alaba international to buy electronics. They will Rob you. Because what they do there is daylight robbery.

The association should know the damage the bad reputation is causing them and stamp it out but unfortunately those senior association members maintains the shops they use for such fraud. Too bad

As far as scamming in alaba is concerned, those union task force are useless, why not take proactive steps with very stiff penalties for the perpetrators of these wicked acts.

Razbi

2020Experience:

You are mad forever.

Listen to ur self

please where is alaba international market located in lagos?

sirjamesjnr:
. NIGERIA operate free market economy. I have right to price down any item I want to purchase. It's is evil to blame the victim. Over the years, this market is notorious for outright stealing from innocent people. Stop supporting evil. Lagos State government should flush out bad elements which am sure 70% if not 90% so NIGERIAN can have value for their money.

good for you then, as you take price, na so you go take buy. It is not about supporting evil, they are telling you to be suspicious when someone agreed to sell something to you at a very very low rate because it is likely to be a scam but you are focused on your right of pricing. keep on pricing nah until ha asuo gi ewe an onu adaka, na that time your eye go clear

A den of criminals and I mean it. There is no way to sugarcoat it. Anything you are buying in that place is at your own RISK!
I am talking from experience. The FEW good traders in that place are an exception and not the rule.

There are sections that specialise in movie PIRACY with active support of the Unions the OP is parroting here. I have been in that market and witnessed a machine mass producing/pirating CDs,DVDs and VCDs at an alarming rate. Will the OP tell me that the so called unions are not aware of this daily crime going on in that place.

There are sections that specialise in inserting fake China engines into Samsung,Panasonic, Toshiba and other major electronics and passing them off as the original product.
There are cheap China generators embossed with trademarks of original Yamaha generators and passed off as originals.
How many activities can one list here. That market is just a sick horrible place to try and transact business.
Caveat emptor ~Enter at your own risk!