- Aki, has issued a warning to his fans regarding online scammers impersonating him.
- He shared evidence of a scam attempt on his official Instagram account, including screenshots of a conversation with the impersonator.
- The scammer was soliciting money under the pretense of being unable to make transfers.
- Chinedu advised his followers to remain vigilant and to verify any communications that seem to come from him.
Renowned Nigerian film actor Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly recognized as Aki, has issued a cautionary message to his fans and followers regarding the presence of scammers who are impersonating him online.
On Monday, he utilized his official Instagram account to share screenshots of a conversation and a contact that were falsely representing him.
In the revealed dialogue, the impersonator was attempting to mislead individuals by soliciting funds, asserting that they were unable to conduct transfers on their own.
Chinedu emphasized the importance of vigilance among his followers, advising them to always confirm the authenticity of any call or message they receive, particularly if it seems to originate from him. He stated:
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“Please guys, everyone should be careful,” “These scammers are on a rampage. They’ve devised another level of OBT.
“They now use pictures of public figures as their display picture and start calling or texting people within your circle.
This post is a clear example of how they operate. Confirm every call or message before attaining to humanity
One ❤️ .”
See screenshots below:
