When the Person You Trusted Turns Out to Be a Scammer
From Scattered Evidence to Actionable Intelligence.
Discovering that someone has deceived you, manipulated you, or stolen your money can be devastating. Many victims are left wondering where to turn, who to trust, and whether there is any realistic path forward.
When a suspected fraudster is located overseas, victims often face additional challenges. Local authorities in your home state or country may have limited jurisdiction, limited investigative resources, or insufficient information to pursue the matter in Nigeria.
Verity International was established to help bridge that gap. We are in Nigeria.
Our team assists clients by reviewing their available information, organizing evidence, developing Verity intelligence findings, and preparing professional criminal referral packages that will be physically presented to the appropriate Nigerian authorities for review and possible action.
Turning Evidence Into Action
Victims often possess valuable information but struggle to present it in a clear and organized manner.
Messages, payment receipts, bank records, social media profiles, photographs, phone numbers, cryptocurrency transactions, and other evidence are frequently scattered across multiple devices and platforms.
Verity helps transform that information into a structured, professional case file designed to clearly explain what occurred, who may be responsible, and what supporting evidence exists.
Our Role
Verity International is not a law-enforcement agency.
Our role is to help clients:
- Organize and assess available evidence
- Identify relevant intelligence and investigative leads
- Develop a clear chronology of events
- Prepare professional criminal referral packages
- Identify appropriate Nigerian authorities for review
- Assist clients in understanding the reporting process
- Provide ongoing case support when appropriate
Why This Service Matters
Many victims are simply seeking to have their complaint properly documented, professionally presented, and directed to the appropriate authority.
By combining local knowledge, investigative experience, and established professional relationships, Verity helps clients navigate a process that can otherwise be difficult to understand from abroad.
How Verity Can Help
For clients who require more than guidance and need professional assistance organizing evidence, developing intelligence findings, and preparing a criminal referral for review by Nigerian authorities, Verity International offers the following engagement:
Engagement Package
Verity Fraud Intelligence & Criminal Referral Package
From Scattered Evidence to Actionable Intelligence
The Verity Fraud Intelligence & Criminal Referral Package is designed for individuals who believe they have been the victim of fraud connected to Nigeria and require professional assistance organizing evidence, developing intelligence findings, and preparing a criminal referral for review by the appropriate authorities.
Who This Package Is For
This package may be appropriate for victims of:
- •Romance scams
- •Online relationship fraud
- •Investment fraud
- •Cryptocurrency scams
- •Business fraud
- •Vendor or procurement fraud
- •Identity deception
- •Impersonation schemes
- •Advance-fee fraud
- •Sextortion-related financial demands
- •Fake inheritance, customs, visa, medical, or emergency-payment schemes
- •Other Nigeria-related fraud concerns
Phase 1: Evidence Review & Case Intake
Verity reviews the information provided by the client and organizes the matter into a structured case file. This may include review of:
- •WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, email, SMS, or social media messages
- •Dating app profiles
- •Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, or other social media accounts
- •Phone numbers and usernames
- •Photographs, videos, voice notes, and documents
- •Bank transfers, wire receipts, payment slips, cryptocurrency transactions, gift cards, or money-transfer records
- •Passports, identity documents, business records, invoices, contracts, or other documents provided by the suspect
- •Timeline of communications and financial loss
- •Names of associates, businesses, accounts, or third parties involved
Phase 2: Intelligence Development
Verity conducts an independent intelligence review to identify useful leads, inconsistencies, and potential Nigerian connections. This may include:
- •Suspect profile development
- •Identity and location assessment
- •Digital footprint review
- •Phone number and account review
- •Social media and online presence analysis
- •Review of money movement indicators
- •Identification of potential associates or linked accounts
- •Assessment of whether the subject appears to be operating from Nigeria
- •Review of red flags, deception indicators, and inconsistencies
Phase 3: Criminal Referral Preparation
Verity prepares the matter into a structured package suitable for review by the appropriate Nigerian authority. The package may include:
- •Executive case summary
- •Victim statement summary
- •Chronology of events
- •Suspect profile
- •Financial loss summary
- •Evidence index
- •Key exhibits
- •Intelligence findings
- •Recommended investigative leads
- •Suggested Nigerian authority for review
- •Referral cover memorandum
Deliverables
Clients receive:
- •Verity Fraud Intelligence Report
- •Criminal Referral Package
- •Evidence Organization Index
- •Suspect Profile & Fraud Narrative
- •Financial Loss Summary
- •Recommended Next Steps
- •Optional Referral Presentation Support, where appropriate
Optional Add-On Services
Depending on the facts of the matter, clients may request:
- •Subject Locate Assessment
- •Expanded Digital Footprint Review
- •On-the-Ground Field Inquiry
- •Business or Address Verification
- •Bank and Payment Lead Organization
- •Ongoing Case Support Retainer
- •Family Briefing for Vulnerable Victims
- •Law-Enforcement Referral Support
- •Attorney Support Summary
Typical Turnaround
Typical turnaround is 10–21 business days, depending on the complexity of the matter, the volume of evidence provided, and whether field inquiries are required.
Important Notice
Verity International is not a law-enforcement agency and does not guarantee arrests, prosecutions, asset recovery, or financial reimbursement. Our role is to organize evidence, develop intelligence findings, prepare professional criminal referral packages, and facilitate submission to the appropriate authorities for review and possible action.