NRC Ponzi Scheme Crashes, Leaving Nigerians Stranded

The NRC online investment platform has collapsed, leaving numerous Nigerians stranded and unable to access their funds. The platform operated on a task-based earning model, requiring users to pay money to complete simple daily tasks while promising inflated returns of 100% within 30 days.

Reports indicate that the NRC website became inaccessible on Tuesday night, prompting users to express their frustrations on social media. One user, identified as oma22k, shared that despite being warned about the potential risks, she registered and lost money when the platform crashed.

Another user, babak17484770, called for intervention from the DSS, EFCC, and ICPC, lamenting the loss of borrowed money. The scheme, which had been operational for only two months, sparked outrage as many participants recognized it as a Ponzi scheme but still chose to invest.

The NRC's headquarters was claimed to be located in the United States, raising further concerns among victims.