WhatsApp scammer using my picture to solicit funds — Funke Akindele

Popular actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has recently called out a scammer identified as Prosper on her X handle.

On Sunday, August 25, she shared a screenshot of the scammer using her picture and name to deceive unsuspecting victims into sending money.

In one of the WhatsApp chats Funke shared, the scammer was seen asking a victim to lend him ₦200,000, promising to repay it the following day.

Funke Akindele warned her fans to be cautious of such scams, writing, “Pls beware!!! This is not from me!! Prosper!!! E no go prosper for you o!!! Ole!!!”

She urged her followers to avoid falling for such fraudulent schemes.

See her post below

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