The management of Escrow Village has maintained that the platform remains the smartest way to buy and sell online in Nigeria.

The company made the claim via a statement recently released by the media team.

The statement reads: “Every week, countless Nigerians lose money in online transactions. Sometimes it’s a buyer who pays and never receives the item. Other times, it’s a seller who sends out goods and never gets paid. In most cases, the two parties never met — only chatted on WhatsApp or Instagram. And in the end, trust failed.

“This is a familiar story across Nigeria, but one company is working hard to change the narrative.

“Escrow Village is an innovative platform that helps two strangers — a buyer and a seller — do business safely. It does this by standing in the middle of the transaction: when a buyer wants to pay, the money is first sent to Escrow Village. The seller only gets paid after the buyer confirms that the item or service was delivered as promised.

“What makes the platform especially effective is its identity verification process. For every transaction, both the buyer and seller must submit valid identification — either a NIN, driver’s license, or CAC documents if it’s a business. This ensures that all parties are accountable, and no one can hide behind a fake profile.

“Today, Escrow Village has grown into a trusted name, especially among small business owners, vendors, and freelancers. Over 5,000 users are already active in its WhatsApp community, exchanging goods and services without fear of fraud. And across review platforms like TrustPilot, users continue to express how much safer they feel knowing their money is protected until a deal is fully completed.

“The company is fully registered, with all the proper certifications, and also uses AI technology to detect fraud attempts when disputes arise. This means that even when issues occur, there’s a fair and efficient system in place to settle them.

“Escrow Village is also working on a Global Scam Alert System — a free tool that will allow people to search for and report scammers using phone numbers, emails, or proof of past fraud. It is a bold idea that may help protect even more people in the years ahead.

“In a time when digital fraud is everywhere, platforms like Escrow Village remind us that technology can also be used to protect, not just deceive.”