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Executive Summary

A client in Canada asked us to verify whether a residential address provided by a prospective tenant actually existed and matched the photos and claims shared online. The address was in a gated estate in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. Our field partner visited the site, confirmed the address, photographed the building, and documented the surrounding environment.

Subject Information Redacted for privacy

Subject Name

████ ███████ █████

Claimed Address

Plot ██, ████ Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Residence Type

3-bedroom duplex (gated estate)

Reason for Verification

Pre-rental due diligence

Verification Checkpoints

1. Physical address exists at claimed location

   Verified

   GPS coordinates match within 3 metres.

2. Property type matches description

   Verified

   3-bed duplex, gated estate, confirmed visually.

3. Building condition consistent with photos

   Verified
4. Surrounding area / neighbourhood accessible

   Verified

   Estate is well-maintained, security present at gate.

5. Subject present / visible at address

   Noted

   Subject was not present during visit. Confirmed by security that subject resides there.

Evidence Collected

Field Partner Findings

Field partner arrived at the estate at 10:42 local time and obtained approval to enter via the estate security. The building at Plot ██ matches the photos provided by the subject — same architectural style, same paint scheme, same distinctive entry gate. A 360° video walk-through of the exterior was recorded along with 8 timestamped photographs. Estate security confirmed the subject is a registered resident. The surrounding area is quiet, well-lit, and consistent with the mid-to-upper income bracket claimed by the subject.

Final Verdict & Recommendation

Executive Summary

A client in the UK had been in an online relationship for 14 months with someone they had never met in person. Before sending a second money transfer, they requested identity verification. We confirmed the subject’s identity documents, conducted a visual confirmation through a brief in-person interaction, and cross-referenced the claims they had been making with our field partner’s observations.

Subject Information Redacted for privacy

Subject Name (as claimed)

████████ ██████

Claimed Occupation

Registered nurse, private hospital, Abuja

Claimed Residence

Wuse II, Abuja

Reason for Verification

Relationship / pre-commitment due diligence

Verification Checkpoints

1. Government-issued ID matches claimed name

   Verified

   NIMC slip and driver’s licence both checked.

2. Physical appearance matches photos shared with client

   Verified
3. Claimed occupation (registered nurse)

   Flagged

   Subject is a community health assistant, not a registered nurse. Hospital confirmed employment but in a different role.

4. Claimed residence location

   Verified

   Residence confirmed, modest apartment in Wuse II.

5. Marital / relationship status

   Verified

   Unmarried based on on-ground observation and discreet inquiry.

Evidence Collected

Field Partner Findings

Field partner met the subject at a neutral public location (a café in Wuse II) under a pretext that did not raise suspicion. ID documents were verified visually and photographed. The subject’s physical appearance matches the photos the client has been receiving. During casual conversation about work, however, the subject indicated she is a “community health assistant” at the hospital — not a registered nurse as represented to the client. We subsequently confirmed with the hospital’s HR desk (without disclosing our purpose) that the subject is employed there in a non-nursing support role.

Final Verdict & Recommendation

Executive Summary

A US-based investor was evaluating a $60,000 USD equity investment into a Lagos-based fintech startup. We performed a structured business verification covering CAC registration, physical office presence, director identity, and operational signals consistent with the business’s representations.

Subject Information Redacted for privacy

Business Name

████████ ███ Limited

Claimed Address

███ ████ Road, Victoria Island, Lagos

Business Type

Fintech (payments infrastructure)

Reason for Verification

Pre-investment due diligence

Verification Checkpoints

1. CAC company registration active and in good standing

   Verified

   RC number confirmed via CAC public search. Status: Active.

2. Registered directors match claims

   Verified

   Both named directors confirmed on CAC records.

3. Physical office exists at claimed address

   Verified

   Office is on the 4th floor of a commercial building.

4. Office is operational (staff, equipment, activity)

   Flagged

   Office is real but sparsely staffed. Observed 6 staff during business hours — claim was 15+.

5. Signage / branding consistent with marketing materials

   Verified
6. Director was available and verified in person

   Verified

   CTO met field partner on-site. ID verified.

Evidence Collected

Field Partner Findings

Field partner visited the registered office address at ███ ████ Road, Victoria Island, at 14:10 local time on a Tuesday. The office occupies approximately 120 m² on the 4th floor of a mid-rise commercial building. Branded signage, company logo, and staff work stations were photographed. The CTO (one of the two registered directors) was on-site and available for a brief, pre-arranged meeting. His government ID was verified. The main discrepancy is staffing: the business had represented a 15+ person team, but only 6 staff were observed during working hours. This could reflect remote workers, a smaller team than represented, or a mix. We flag it for the client’s attention without concluding intent.

Final Verdict & Recommendation

Executive Summary

A Canada-based buyer was 48 hours from wiring the final payment on a ₦45M (~$60,000 CAD) plot of land in Abuja. We were asked to verify physical existence, boundary accuracy, and the authenticity of the ownership documents provided by the seller. What we found prevented a significant financial loss.

Subject Information Redacted for privacy

Seller Name

█████ ████ ███████

Claimed Property

600 m² plot, Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja

Title Document

Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) — copy provided

Reason for Verification

Pre-purchase property due diligence

Verification Checkpoints

1. Plot physically exists at claimed coordinates

   Verified

   GPS location matched deed description.

2. Plot boundaries match documented dimensions

   Flagged

   Observed plot is approximately 420 m², not 600 m² as claimed.

3. Claimed ownership matches on-ground reality

   Failed

   A separate family is currently in active possession and disputes the seller’s ownership.

4. Certificate of Occupancy authenticity

   Failed

   C of O could not be validated at the FCT Lands Registry. Registry has no matching record under the claimed file number.

5. No active disputes on the land

   Failed

   Active ownership dispute flagged by neighbouring residents and local chairman.

Evidence Collected

Field Partner Findings

Field partner visited the coordinates provided by the seller. The plot exists, but its actual surveyed area is approximately 420 m², materially smaller than the 600 m² represented. More seriously, a family had erected a temporary structure and was in active possession of the land, identifying a different person as the rightful owner. Neighbours corroborated that the land is currently under a dispute that has involved local community leaders. We subsequently visited the FCT Lands Registry to validate the Certificate of Occupancy. The file number provided on the copy did not match any active record in the registry system. The C of O appears to be either fraudulent or based on a cancelled allocation.

Final Verdict & Recommendation

Executive Summary

A Vancouver-based startup was finalizing a remote engineering hire based in Lagos. Before issuing the offer and first equipment shipment, they asked us to verify the candidate’s identity, residential address, and the employment claims on her CV — specifically a two-year tenure at a named Lagos employer.

Subject Information Redacted for privacy

Candidate Name

████████ ██████

Claimed Residence

Ikeja GRA, Lagos

Claimed Prior Employer

███████ Software Ltd.

Reason for Verification

Pre-offer background verification

Verification Checkpoints

1. Identity documents match CV name

   Verified

   NIMC and international passport both checked.

2. Residential address confirmed

   Verified

   Address visited, candidate confirmed as resident.

3. Prior employer exists and is reachable

   Verified
4. Prior employment dates and role confirmed

   Verified

   Two-year tenure confirmed by HR. Role title consistent with CV.

5. Educational credentials (B.Sc. Computer Science)

   Verified

   University registrar confirmed graduation year.

6. No undisclosed adverse signals in local community

   Verified

Evidence Collected

Field Partner Findings

Field partner visited the candidate’s residence in Ikeja GRA, verified identity documents in person, and photographed the exterior of the residence. A brief, professional conversation with the candidate confirmed all CV details. Our office subsequently contacted the prior employer’s HR desk using publicly listed contact details and confirmed (a) the candidate’s employment, (b) dates of service, (c) role title. The university registrar confirmed the candidate’s graduation by matriculation number. No adverse signals were raised during discreet community inquiry.

Final Verdict & Recommendation