A Nigerian website developer has gone viral after sharing how one simple question he posed to a promoter of the NRC investment platform spared him from losing his money when the scheme collapsed in early July 2026.
Developer Recounts Encounter with NRC Promoter
Increase Chisom, who goes by @chisomincrease on X, recounted how he was approached on a Sunday with an offer to invest ₦18,900 in NRC. The promoter assured him the money would be refunded immediately alongside weekly dividend payments.
Rather than take the bait, Chisom said he asked a straightforward question: 'Where's the money they're paying me coming from?' No satisfactory answer followed. When the promoter doubled down, promising to personally refund him if the scheme collapsed, Chisom spoke politely, declining out of respect for the person.
NRC Crashes Days Later
Days later, NRC crashed. The platform's website went dark around 7–8 July 2026, with operators disappearing alongside investors' funds and users left unable to make any withdrawals.
Sharing his experience with the Ponzi platform, the website developer said: 'I asked one question, and it saved me.'
Broader Impact of NRC Collapse
According to Legit.ng, the NRC Ponzi scheme's crash sparked outrage on social media, with many victims sharing heartbreaking stories of lost savings and demanding answers. Legit.ng listed five things concerning the crashed NRC platform that you might not know about.
The incident highlights the dangers of Ponzi schemes, which promise high returns but rely on new investors' money to pay earlier investors. When new investments dry up, the scheme collapses, leaving many with losses.
