“I was…” — How a POS salesgirl tried to defraud a customer of ₦1,500

A Nigerian man has raised concerns over alleged sharp practices among Point-of-Sale (POS) operators after recounting a suspicious cash withdrawal experience.

The man, who shared his story on social media, described how a POS agent he had trusted for over six months allegedly shortchanged him during recent transactions.

He explained that the POS operator, located close to his residence, had built a reputation for reliability, often handing over cash even before transfer confirmations.

According to him, this trust led him to stop counting money collected during withdrawals.

Suspicion grows after repeated withdrawals

Narrating his experience, the man said doubts began to surface after two separate withdrawals where the cash “did not feel complete.”

However, he initially dismissed the concern, assuming he might have miscalculated his expenses.

The situation took a different turn during a recent transaction when he withdrew ₦20,000.

He stated that he quietly counted the money inside his car and discovered it was ₦18,500, short by ₦1,500.

Vendor allegedly attempts to cover up

According to his account, before he finished counting, the POS operator had already set aside the missing ₦1,500.

When he stepped out of his car, she reportedly handed him the balance, claiming she had been trying to call his attention.

She said: “I was calling you for the balance”. 

The man alleged that the vendor was aware of the discrepancy and was waiting to see whether he would notice the shortage before returning the balance.