| The rush for background checks in Lagos | | | | background checks are highly recommended |
| | | | whether the relationship is business or personal. |
| | | | | Selecting a private investigator or background |
| Nigeria has been hit hard by the recent global | | | | check firm in Lagos can be just as risky. Many |
| economic downturn. Police have worked hard to | | | | corporate and individual clients report having their |
| take down fraud rings and criminal groups | | | | money stolen, or receiving unacceptable work. |
| operating scams from Nigeria. With commerce at | | | | Paul Fletcher of Wymoo urges clients to check |
| a near stand still, and opportunity hard to come | | | | references and to do their homework prior to |
| by, the fraud is on the rebound. Nigeria is not | | | | choosing a PI in Nigeria. Wymoo is based in the |
| alone. The FBI in the United States has reported a | | | | U.S. with a new field office in Lagos. "Choosing a |
| similar rise in fraud cases as criminals get more | | | | firm based in Europe or the U.S. with a field office |
| desperate to bring in the money during the | | | | in Lagos offers the best chance for quality work." |
| depression. | | | | Nigeria will continue to develop, and as the global |
| Corporations continue to operate in Lagos despite | | | | economy recovers, Nigeria law enforcement may |
| the rising cases of fraud, and the risks that come | | | | once again be successful at shutting down the |
| with it. Business and investment activity is down, | | | | fraud and scams. For now, businesses and |
| but deals are still getting done, and international | | | | individuals are advised to proceed with caution. |
| ties continue to exist with individuals and | | | | Best of luck, |
| businesses in Lagos. One industry that is booming | | | | A. Hathaway |
| is there is private investigation, since verifying | | | | © 2006-2009 A. |
| businesses and individuals is essential. Nigeria | | | | |