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How to buy a used PS5 in Nigeria safely on Zweka

PS5 scams are common on Instagram and WhatsApp. Use held payment, check the serial and HDMI output, and only Accept after you have powered the console on.

Idowu Adeyinka

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A used PS5 is one of the easiest “too good to be true” scams in Nigeria. Zweka’s job is to keep money held until you have tested the console — not after a stranger’s bank alert.

Before you pay

  1. Seller should be verified.
  2. Ask for clear photos of the serial sticker, ports, and included pads/games.
  3. Price-check against other live listings — a miracle discount is usually the hook. See spot scam listings.
  4. Pay only through Zweka checkout — held payment.

At meetup or on delivery

  • Power on with your HDMI cable and a TV you trust.
  • Confirm Disc vs Digital edition matches the listing.
  • Test DualSense pairing, Wi‑Fi, and a game boot if discs/games are included.
  • Note the serial; match it to the photos the seller sent.

If anything is wrong, do not Accept — open a dispute. Guide: how disputes work.

Meetup tips

Public spots, daytime, tell someone where you are — safe meetup tips. For heavy bundles, courier vs meetup.

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