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ACTOR BOLANLE NINALOWO DENIES $5,000 ROMANCE SCAM, WARNS FANS AGAINST IMPERSONATORS
Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has reacted after being accused of scamming a woman of $5,000, insisting that he has no connection to the alleged fraud.
The 45-year-old star took to his Facebook page to share a screenshot of an email he received from the woman, who claimed she had been tricked by someone pretending to be him. She said she had proof, including emails, photos, and bank transactions, and was preparing to involve her attorney.
Responding, Ninalowo made it clear that he was not involved in the scam. He explained that fraudsters have been using his identity to deceive unsuspecting victims and urged the public to remain vigilant.
“So after this madam realizes she has been scammed, then she does her due diligence to find the REAL Bolanle Ninalowo’s IG & Email and ever since, na so so emails of threat & accusations!” he wrote.
The actor went on to warn that anyone currently involved, or planning to get involved, in an online relationship with someone claiming to be him is being scammed.
“I really hope you & many others who fall victim to these impersonators WAKE UP. Note: if anyone on this God’s own earth is in a current or about to initiate an online relationship with any one of the many supposed ME’s, YOU ARE BEING SCAMMED or are about to!” he added.
Ninalowo stressed that these impersonators can target anyone and urged his fans to be cautious to avoid falling victim.
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