A Nigerian lady has taken to TikTok to slam internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Boys, while recounting how she was almost defrauded of $1,500 using her profile and bank details.
She explained how a man approached her, claiming his client wanted to send him a certain amount of money but needed her help to receive it.
After convincing her, she said she reluctantly shared her bank details.
The supposed client later messaged her and sent a cheque of $500.
However, he then asked her to send $50 to someone at a supermarket.
That request, she said, raised her suspicions, prompting her to investigate further.
She soon realized it was all a scam and quickly contacted her bank to report the incident and secure her account.
“I saw the money in my account and I was shocked,” she recounted. “Then he said he just remembered that I should help him send like $50 to someone in a supermarket.”
Her quick thinking likely saved her from falling victim to a major scam.
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As her story circulated online, social media users flooded the comment section with their reactions and similar experiences.
See some reactions below:
MK💀: “You give them your bank info do deposit check? Hell no.”
BazKID ✨: “Plot twist; She was not doubting until the last minute.x
yankee🙂↔️🦅🌴: xhow they take send check to your bank if you no send your bank login.”
Ebus: “My dear, If possible can you tag the person so that we will take note of the account 😂😂.”
Olasubomi: “The bank won’t debit you but ur account will be lock 🔐.”
yourfavouriteeconomist: “I’ve been told that before too. they sent me a cheque to deposit.”
TeeAlaga: “Scaming people should not be celebrated in Nigeria. This money are from real people. People’s hard earned money are been stolen regardless of the skin color.”
