The warning was contained in the latest update to the UK government’s travel advice for Nigeria, published on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
The United Kingdom has warned its citizens travelling to or living in Nigeria about the growing risk of financial and fertility treatment scams, including staged fake births allegedly presented as “miracle babies.”
The warning was contained in the latest update to the UK government’s travel advice for Nigeria, published on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
The UK government said British nationals were “increasingly targeted by scammers operating in West Africa,” warning that the schemes could expose victims to significant financial losses.
“Scams come in many forms including romance and friendship, business ventures and work or employment opportunities,” the advisory stated.
