A video exposing the repackaging and resale of a television as an LG product sparked broader conversations about fake electronics in Nigeria. While the incident centered on consumer fraud by an individual, some reactions expanded the issue unfairly.

One insensitive comment stated “The mistake you’ll ever make is to buy electronics in Nigeria.” The remark discouraged patronage of the entire local electronics market, ignoring the existence of legitimate manufacturers, distributors, and retailers operating lawfully. By painting all Nigerian electronics businesses as untrustworthy, the comment shifted from criticizing fraud to undermining honest businesses and local commerce as a whole.

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