Mr Yusuff Gbenga Lesgupnigeria Is A Tested and Trusted Businessman
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page 0 · 32 posts · 22 participants
· scam_alert
This thread is a heated dispute where a farmer (Lesgupnigeria) defends himself against accusations of fraud regarding a cassava farm management scheme, while users overwhelmingly criticize the practice of sending money to 'internet farmers' to manage farms remotely. The discussion highlights deep-seated trust issues in Nigerian agriculture, with users arguing that lack of physical oversight and risk management clauses leads to inevitable fraud or loss.
Pain points:
defraudedno_creditbird_mortalitystolen_harvest
Credibility signals:
citing_years_of_experiencenaming_farm_size_or_locationreferencing_an_association
“This so-called farm management does not work. Anything can happen: drought, pests, disease, poor yields due to bad soil prep, mismanagement, theft, herdsmen, etc.”
“Never give money to anyone to farm for you in Nigeria because majority of them are scammers”
“Oga you no try at all Two disasters fire and animals First, three months after planting fire incident. My question is did you plant cassava in the month of October because fire can only burn down the crop during dry season but you called every one you are managing their farm to inform them the incident without picture.”
page 1 · 32 posts · 14 participants
· discussion_qa
This thread is a heated dispute regarding a 'buy for me' cassava farming project managed by Lesgupnigeria, where investors accuse the manager of fraud and hiding the true state of the farm. The discussion centers on conflicting narratives about crop losses due to fire versus negligence, the ethics of absentee farming, and the demand for physical verification of assets. It highlights a deep-seated trust crisis in Nigerian agricultural investment schemes where remote management is viewed with extreme skepticism.
Pain points:
defraudedno_creditbird_mortality
Credibility signals:
naming_farm_locationciting_past_incidentsclaiming_experience
“Farm for me Doesnt work even in your own village.”
“The penchant for greed as well as wanting to make so much money without putting in the personal commiserate effort is a big problem.”
“Imagine that you are the one and have not visited the farm,no matter the trust you have in me initially,it will come to a time that you might keep doubting me because you don't know how the area is.”
Unclassified: The thread contains significant discussion about the specific risks of fire in the dry season versus the rainy season, and the validity of using 'fire' as an excuse for crop failure, which does not fit neatly into standard production or market categories.
page 2 · 32 posts · 8 participants
· scam_alert
This thread is a heated dispute regarding a suspected farming fraud, where multiple users accuse 'Mr Yusuff Gbenga Lesgupnigeria' of running a Ponzi scheme by collecting funds for cassava and plantain farms without delivering returns. The discussion focuses on the lack of proof for alleged crop losses (fire/animals), the manager's refusal to share evidence, and accusations of using the same farm to deceive multiple investors simultaneously.
Pain points:
defraudedno_credit
Credibility signals:
citing_years_of_experiencenaming_farm_size_or_location
“Lesgup having cassava did not mean the op will get his money back. He has collected money from several people to manage farm for them. So he showed one farm to 20 owners.. Off course the money can not go round in that case”
“This is how the duping system work. They present juicy offer of cassava and plantain. The first man investment is use to cultivate a farm that will serve as show case. The second and the subsequent ones is what they mess around with.”
“He is already clearing his name by abusing everyone that dare comment. He has no good reputation. This is not his first time messing with peoples fund”
page 3 · 31 posts · 14 participants
· scam_alert
This thread is a heated dispute regarding alleged agricultural fraud involving a businessman named Lesgup and a cooperative called Entrepreneurship Cooperative. Users are accusing the involved parties of running 'farm for me' scams, while the accused (jethro2) demands real names and amounts to settle scores publicly. The discussion highlights the high risks of remote investment in Nigerian agriculture and the difficulty of verifying farmer integrity.
Pain points:
defraudeddefraudeddefraudeddefraudeddefrauded
Credibility signals:
citing_years_of_experiencenaming_farm_size_or_locationreferencing_association
“Let him show proof of the fire and animal ravaged farm sir!!!!”
“You used Enterpreneurship Cooperative (cassava) to scam people, You used vegetable/tomato farming to scam people.”
“Of all the businesses I have done in this world, farming is number one in terms of risk. Anybody participating in farming by proxy simply wants to throw away money.”
page 4 · 31 posts · 13 participants
· scam_alert
This thread is a heated dispute regarding a suspected agricultural fraud involving 'Mr Yusuff Gbenga Lesgup' and a cassava farming project. The discussion devolves into personal attacks, accusations of embezzlement, and threats of violence, with users debating the credibility of the accused versus the accuser (Jethro2).
Pain points:
defraudedno_buyers
Credibility signals:
citing past business failuresclaiming personal knowledge of the accusedreferencing specific past dates and events
“The cassava project flopped which i never hide from anyone.”
“Some people are just saying OP should follow the accused to go and see the farm. Hmmmmmm. Come go know your papa land na hin some people take go heaven ooooo.”
“You people are lazy scammers. It's so obvious you are the same lesgup.”
Unclassified: personal_feuds
page 5 · 32 posts · 16 participants
· scam_alert
This thread is a heated dispute regarding a suspected agricultural investment scam involving a farm manager (Lesgup) and a business partner (Jethro), where users debate the authenticity of the fraud and the legitimacy of the parties involved. The discussion quickly devolves into personal attacks, gossip about the accuser's private life, and general frustration with the state of agricultural investment discussions on the forum.
Pain points:
defraudedno_credit
Credibility signals:
posting_photosciting_years_of_experiencenaming_farm_size_or_location
“My personal experience with you is bad.we gave you money hoping that you are an expert, when time is ripe for harvest we keep hearing stories.”
“All these internet farmers. Most of this people only make their living from those who are ignorant.”
“The accused is a scammer. Simple! Where are the pictures of the destroyed cassava?”
Unclassified: The thread contains significant off-topic gossip regarding the private lives and relationships of the accused parties, which distracts from the core agricultural dispute.
page 6 · 32 posts · 14 participants
· scam_alert
This thread is a community investigation and warning regarding a specific individual, 'Mr. Yusuff Gbenga Lesgupnigeria,' accused of running a fraudulent 'farm for you' investment scheme. Users share personal experiences of financial loss, demand proof of the alleged farm's existence, and discuss safety precautions for the original poster who plans to visit the site. The discussion culminates in a call for a platform-wide ban on such investment threads to protect other potential victims.
Pain points:
defraudedno_creditinput_adulteration
Credibility signals:
naming_specific_victims_and_amounts_lostciting_past_experiences_with_the_same_individualcalling_for_official_reporting_to_police
“I gave over 2 million naira to Gbenga in 2014 for 50 acres of cassava farm at Ogbomosho. Up to today, I did not get back even 1 naira from Gbenga.”
“These guys are all thieves. There is no real time farmer that would have time for updating nairaland every hour.”
failed
“There needs to be a complete ban on all 'farm for you' investment schemes here on the agric thread.”
page 7 · 32 posts · 15 participants
· discussion_qa
This thread is a heated public dispute regarding a specific agricultural investment scam involving 'Legsupnigeria,' where users debate the legitimacy of the accused versus the victim who lost 2 million Naira. The discussion evolves from accusations of fraud into a broader debate about the risks of remote farm management, the necessity of physical evidence like photos, and regional challenges regarding labor sourcing.
Pain points:
defraudedlabour_scarcitytransport_cost
Credibility signals:
citing_specific_loss_amountreferencing_past_projectsdemanding_visual_proof
“How come the man who claimed he was dupe 2 million Naira has kept quiet since 2014?”
“If I do not see pictures, I will continue to insist that the accused is guilty.”
“Farming is good and lucrative but never in your life give money to someone to farm for you at your absent.”
page 8 · 30 posts · 13 participants
· scam_alert
This thread is a heated dispute regarding a 'farm management' scam where an investor (OP) alleges fraud against a manager (Lesgupnigeria). The discussion revolves around the authenticity of the manager's operations, the lack of transparency, and the failure to remit funds, rather than standard agricultural production topics.
Pain points:
defraudedno_credit
Credibility signals:
citing years of experiencereferencing an associationnaming farm size or location
“He's a proper fraudster. No doubt about it. A genuine businessman cannot have so many similar problems at the same time.”
“All these online farm managers that know nothing about farming.”
“This is a business transaction and there is no accused here.”
Unclassified: The thread discusses the specific dynamics of remote farm management scams, including the use of photos to verify farm conditions and the role of the original poster (OP) in monitoring progress.
page 9 · 31 posts · 15 participants
· scam_alert
This thread is a community investigation into a suspected agricultural investment scam involving 'Lesgupnigeria' and an investor (OP) who claimed the farm land was smaller than agreed. The discussion evolves from the specific dispute into a broader debate about the risks of 'farm for me' schemes, the necessity of insurance, and the need for stricter forum moderation of investment advertisements.
Pain points:
defraudedno_credit
Credibility signals:
naming_farm_sizeciting_years_of_experiencereferencing_association
“Never put your funds in untested businesses as a means of solving problems.”
“Agricultural businesses are not get rich fast schemes.”
failed
“In farming as far as Nigeria is concerned, you are virtually on your own.”
page 10 · 32 posts · 11 participants
· discussion_qa
This thread is a detailed dispute resolution regarding a failed cassava farm investment where the original poster (OP) went silent after paying only partial funds. The farm manager, Lesgupnigeria, posted updates defending his transparency and detailing the farm's status, while community members engaged in a complex financial analysis to calculate the OP's rightful dividend based on the ratio of funds paid versus total cost. The discussion highlights significant trust issues, the lack of formal contracts or insurance in Nigerian agribusiness, and the community's role in mediating disputes when platform moderators are absent.
Pain points:
defraudedno_creditno_buyers
Prices:
Cassava Farm Cost: NGN776000.0 (Nigeria)Cassava Farm Cost (Partial): NGN305000.0 (Nigeria)Cassava Farm Revenue (Projected): NGN1500000.0 (Nigeria)Cassava Farm Revenue (Projected): NGN589562.0 (Nigeria)OP Dividend Settlement: NGN371650.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
farm_sizeyears_of_experiencethird_party_verification
“I have never run and will never run away with anybody's money.”
“Damaging someone's name online is a serious crime. And running away after the damage has been done is far more serious.”
“Agribusiness is not trading that u can assumes that if u are to buy 200pcs and u only have money for 80pcs, you just buy 80pcs and trade more to buy more units in future.”
page 11 · 32 posts · 13 participants
· scam_alert
This thread is a community-driven investigation into alleged fraud by a businessman named Mr. Gbenga Lesupnigeria (lesupnigeria) who advertised agricultural investment opportunities. The page features multiple victims claiming their investments in plantain and cassava were lost due to fabricated fire incidents, while other users debate the legitimacy of the scammer versus a genuine business failure, demanding proof of farm visits and payment records.
Pain points:
defraudedno_credit
Prices:
plantain investment: NGN466000.0 (Ogbomosho)cassava investment: NGN130000.0 (Ogbomosho)plantain investment ROI: NGN800000.0 (Ogbomosho)cassava investment ROI: NGN300000.0 (Ogbomosho)total investment: NGN535000.0 (Ogbomosho)suckers supply: NGN1700000.0 (Ogbomosho)
Credibility signals:
victim_namesspecific_locationsstaff_namespayment_amounts
“I am here pleading to Mr Gbenga Yussuf Adewale (lesupnigeria) to pay my investment back to me.”
“One can't trust his fellow country man and do business without fear of being ripped off”
“Why does he always give excuses of the crops under his care getting burnt without any picture of the said burnt crops.”
page 12 · 32 posts · 3 participants
· scam_alert
This page is a scam alert thread documenting a fraud case involving a businessman named Mr. Yusuff Gbenga Lesgupnigeria. The page consists of a single user warning investors against greedy investments and a series of automated replies from the alleged scammer linking to his profile, with no genuine discussion or agricultural content.
Pain points:
defrauded
Credibility signals:
naming_farm_size_or_location
“My advice to client too is that ....they should not be greedy inrush to anything that look cheap....awoof they purge.... In farm business... Not everything that look easy ....something free and cheap that sound may end up been bad”
“please what is the update on thus issue? Has your investment been refunded?”
page 13 · 32 posts · 2 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional listing where a single author, Lesgupnigeria, aggressively bumps a thread advertising 'Mr Yusuff Gbenga Lesgupnigeria' as a trustworthy businessman. The author posts identical links to an external profile across nearly every entry, with only one brief, polite reply from a different user. There is no discussion of agricultural themes, no price data, and no engagement from the community.
page 14 · 9 posts · 2 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread where a single author, Lesgupnigeria, repeatedly posts links to an external profile to advertise business updates on cassava and investments. The thread contains no discussion, no phone numbers, and zero engagement, serving purely as a spam or self-promotion vehicle rather than a genuine agricultural conversation.
“Click below link for Important Update on the investment issue.”
“Click below link for Important Update on the cassava issue”