In May 2025, approximately thirty young Chadians fell victim to scams linked to the QNET network in Nigeria, after being lured by false promises of employment online. The Chadian Embassy in Abuja has issued a warning about the growing number of cyber scams targeting young people seeking opportunities abroad.

These individuals believed they would find work in Nigeria. Instead, they ended up with no money, no employment contract, and in some cases, in the custody of local authorities. The Embassy detailed the situation in a press release dated 30 May 2025, reporting that at least thirty Chadians were deceived by a fraudulent recruitment network.

Victims were contacted via social media or messaging platforms and offered seemingly lucrative job opportunities. However, upon arriving in Nigeria, they discovered there were no jobs waiting for them. For some, the ordeal ended with administrative detention before being handed over to the Chadian Embassy.

QNET’s name resurfaces

QNET is once again mentioned in connection with such schemes. The marketing network, previously implicated in fraudulent practices in other countries, is cited as a key player in these scams. Victims often report being recruited to sell products or enlist others in what resembles a pyramid scheme.

Although QNET markets itself as a direct sales platform and denies involvement in illegal activities, Chadian authorities allege that the operation is highly organised and preys on the economic vulnerability of young people seeking to emigrate.

Chadian embassy  sounds alarm

Given the rise in such incidents, Chad’s diplomatic mission is urging caution. It calls on young people to verify the authenticity of job offers found on social media and to be extremely careful when considering employment opportunities in Nigeria.

“It is imperative to be discerning,” the Embassy stresses, adding that these scams are part of a broader trend of cross-border cybercrime. The Embassy reaffirms its commitment to supporting victims and calls for intensified information campaigns to reduce the risk of future scams.