A Nigerian man has vowed to continue engaging in internet fraud, commonly known as “yahoo,” justifying his actions by referencing the alleged scams carried out by notable Nigerian celebrities, including Davido, VeryDarkMan, and others. The man made this bold declaration in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he stated that he would not cease his illegal activities, suggesting that many well-known celebrities have duped the public through similar fraudulent schemes. He believes that these figures, despite their fame and wealth, have not been held accountable for their alleged actions, which he sees as justification for his own behavior.
In his post, the man listed several celebrities he claims have engaged in different types of scams. He accused Davido of being involved in a crypto scam, VeryDarkMan of using donation scams, and Papaya Ex of using forex to deceive people. He also mentioned Ashmusy for allegedly using PR to scam individuals, Danny for a crypto scam, and Hilda Baci for using food training scams. He included a claim that so many other celebrities have engaged in different scams, and in his eyes, these actions are no different from the internet fraud he participates in. He questioned why he should be stopped from engaging in yahoo when these high-profile figures allegedly get away with their own forms of deception.
The man also shared his personal loss, claiming to have lost $200 to an alleged crypto scam linked to Davido. This addition to his post further fueled his rationale for continuing his involvement in internet fraud. His post reads: “Davido did crypto scam, VeryDarkMan used donation scams, Papaya Ex used forex to scam people, Ashmusy used PR to scam people, Danny did crypto scam, Hilda Baci used food training scams, and so many other celebs did different scams. But it’s me you want to stop from yahoo? 😂😂😂” The man's defiant tone and comparison to these celebrities' alleged actions made it clear that he felt justified in his actions, adding a layer of frustration toward the perceived lack of accountability for public figures.
In a follow-up comment, the man doubled down on his stance, saying: “I be 30BG, but I lost $200 to that Davido rug and over N100k to Racksterli.” His mention of being part of the “30BG” group, which refers to the fanbase of Davido, alongside his claim of being scammed, highlights the contradictions he sees in the celebrity culture and his own life experiences. This comment only added to the growing controversy surrounding his post, and the issue of internet fraud in Nigeria.
The post sparked a flurry of responses, as concerned individuals flooded the comment section to share their thoughts. Some commenters expressed disapproval of his actions and pointed out the potential consequences of his continued involvement in illegal activities. Others called for the EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) to investigate the man for clout chasing, while some made light of his claims, questioning the veracity of his statements. Below are a few reactions to his post:
@mrbakare_: “When them pick you up now for evidence, and you do jail.. na that time your mind go come down.”
@thomasEnskoo: “🤣🤣 make we dey show ourself transactions ss here? 🤡 you be picker self. Your papa no fit show us the $200 davido scam you. Na to tag Efcc. @officialEFCC investigate this clout chaser pls.”
@Bidal4life: “Davido get money pass my Papa x100. Yet e still dey collect from me. Make I leave Yahoo keh.”
@_mansamusa_1: “That davido own dey very obvious and nothing happened. Just like that.”
@realness000: “Na masses be all of then prize .no matter how kind they all seems , know that na masses be dem reward.”
Many reactions were critical of the man’s stance, with people pointing out the risks and consequences of his illegal activities. Despite this, his post continues to draw attention to the issue of internet fraud in Nigeria and the role of celebrities in such matters.
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