A businesswoman has drawn widespread attention online after an emotional incident where she broke down in tears when a customer stole her phone, despite her act of kindness toward him. The heartfelt and distressing moment was shared in a viral TikTok video, where she directly addressed the thief, recounting the painful event and expressing her disappointment.
The businesswoman explained that the customer had visited her shop, and while she was attending to him with utmost kindness, he took advantage of her trust and stole her Samsung phone without her noticing. The incident left her devastated, prompting her to share her experience online in hopes of justice or closure.
In the viral video, she spoke directly to the thief, pouring out her pain and frustration over the betrayal of her kindness. She said:
“To the man that came to my store today and stole my phone simply because I was being nice—you stole my Samsung. You asked me for something, I gave it to you, and you stole my phone. All my pains this year, as long as that phone is with you or you sell it and eat the money, all my pains will fall on you. I was just being nice.”
Her emotional outpouring struck a chord with many viewers, prompting an outpouring of empathy and support from concerned individuals online. The comments section was flooded with responses from people who shared their own experiences of theft and expressed their solidarity with her.
Some of the reactions include:
user393894576960: “I no quick know say u dey serious. I thought that it content because u dey cry dey laugh so sorry dear this is unfair.”
Ashley: “So sorry, I know it’s painful. Me na God go help me ohhh. I get trust issues; I can’t allow you to enter my shop ohhh.”
🔥👌💧: “In the space of 6 months, I lost 2 phones. Thank God they are my Android. I see my iPhone I don’t charge it at the shop. It’s either it’s in my hand or my bag. My bag no dey touch ground 👌.”
Ladies wears in Amuwo Odofin: “Omo…that’s how a man stole my 2 phones at once in my shop earlier this year 😥 I can imagine how you feel 😫.”
Atefa 🩷 🧡 🌹🌺: “I lost my phone where I was helping my Christian sister clean her house that was caught with fire. It was just her, me, my mom, and one other lady 😭😭.”
BABY ITEM IN PORT HARCOURT: “I lost my phone inside my shop a day after my birthday, 3 days before my 2nd child arrival 💃💃. I understand how you feel.”
Treasure Queen: “So sorry my love😭 I would’ve helped financially, but it’s not easy for me. Sorry dear.”
The heartbreaking incident has become a talking point across social media, with many urging others to be more cautious about who they trust and to take extra measures to safeguard their belongings.
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