Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has issued a warning to her fans about a new method being deployed by fraudsters to swindle unsuspecting members of the public of their hard-earned money. According to Tonto Dikeh, who posted the alert on her Instagram page, the scam usually involves someone fraudulently accusing a victim of making a phony transfer for a purchase. She clarified that by performing this act, the criminals would draw a crowd, which would increase tension and put pressure on their victim to either pay up or face jungle punishment.
READ ALSO: Actress Funke Akindele warns pirates, fans to desist from recording her new movie To prevent being a victim of this new scam by fraudsters, Tonto Dikeh urged the general public to exercise care and adopt the required safety measures. The actress wrote, “New scam alert! Beware: Someone could approach you in public, crying and wailing, accusing you of making a fake transfer for something you allegedly bought. A crowd gathers, tensions rise, and you’re forced to either pay up or face jungle justice.
“Now imagine the embarrassment, wasted time, potential property loss, or even harm to yourself before any help arrives. Stay vigilant and stay safe because outside is wild these days.” Opinions Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs.
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Actress Tonto Dikeh warns fans about new scam method
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has issued a warning to her fans about a new method being deployed by fraudsters to swindle unsuspecting members of the public of their hard-earned money. According to Tonto Dikeh, who posted the alert on her Instagram page, the scam usually involves someone fraudulently accusing a victim of making a phony [...]The post Actress Tonto Dikeh warns fans about new scam method appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria.