Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has exposed a scammer using her name and picture to defraud unsuspecting victims on WhatsApp.
According to Akindele, the scammer, identified as Prosper Paul, has been sending messages under her identity, asking for money and promising to repay it the next day.
Funke shared screenshots of the scammer’s messages on her X account and Instagram story, urging her fans to be vigilant and not fall for the scam.
She captioned the post: “Pls beware!!! This is not from me!! Prosper!!! E no go prosper for you o!!! Ole!!!”
This incident came shortly after Funke Akindele celebrated her birthday, receiving praise and well-wishes from her colleagues and fans.
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