Direct-selling company QNET has warned Nigerians against fraudsters allegedly exploiting its name to deceive unsuspecting individuals with fake employment opportunities, visa sponsorships and overseas travel promises.
The company issued the warning during a media briefing in Lagos ahead of its two-day product exhibition scheduled to hold in Ikeja.
Speaking at the event, QNET’s Regional General Manager for Central and West Africa, Cherif Sarr, described the organisation as a 28-year-old lifestyle and wellness company that operates through a direct-selling model, connecting products with consumers without traditional retail intermediaries such as shops, supermarkets and wholesalers.
“QNET is not a Ponzi or get-rich-quick scheme,” Sarr said, stressing that the company does not offer employment, salaries, recruitment services, visa sponsorships or opportunities for travel and relocation.
He cautioned Nigerians against falling victim to individuals making such promises in the company’s name.
“No one should borrow money, surrender identity documents, or make a payment because of a promise of guaranteed income, employment, or travel,” he warned.
Also, QNET Nigeria’s General Manager, Ayokunmi Solesi, clarified that independent distributors earn commissions from product sales rather than recruiting new members into the business.
He, however, emphasised that earnings are not guaranteed, noting that individual results depend on personal activities and other factors.
Providing details of the company’s efforts to address misconduct within its distribution network, QNET disclosed that it took 298 disciplinary actions against non-compliant distributors in 2024 and filed 35 complaints with law enforcement agencies in 2025, one of which resulted in a criminal conviction.
The company further revealed that 141 distributor accounts were terminated between 2025 and 2026 over alleged involvement in facilitating illegal cross-border movement of people.
According to Solesi, QNET collaborates with Nigerian security and regulatory agencies, including the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
He added that the company had also organised workshops with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) to address fraudulent activities involving the misuse of its name.
Other initiatives highlighted by the company include its “QNET Against Scams” public awareness campaign and the FinGreen financial literacy programme, which targets young people and women.
Addressing concerns about possible confusion between QNET and another business organisation, Solesi maintained that the company has no affiliation with IGNITE.
“QNET has no affiliation with IGNITE,” he said, explaining that both organisations are separate legal entities.
He noted that some Nigerians had begun confusing the two companies, making it necessary to clarify their independent identities. Members of the public who suspect fraudulent activities involving the company’s name can contact its Compliance Office through network.integrity@qnet.net or via WhatsApp on +233 256 630 005.
Meanwhile, the QNET Expo is scheduled to open on Friday at the Pleasant Event Centre, Ikeja, and run through Saturday.
The exhibition will showcase the company’s range of products, including nutritional supplements, skincare products, air purifiers, water filters, watches and jewellery.
Sarr also disclosed that QNET’s scientific board includes Professor Abiodun Adebayo, a biochemist and former Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University.
Explaining the purpose of the exhibition, Solesi said the initiative was designed to give members of the public an opportunity to understand the company’s business model and product offerings.
“We are opening ourselves up to the public so they can come, see, and understand our business model,” he said.
The company also disclosed that it had sponsored some Nigerian journalists on visits to its headquarters in Malaysia. Solesi maintained that the arrangement did not compromise journalistic independence, adding that QNET did not expect journalists to reach any particular conclusion about the company.
