- Actor Bolanle Ninalowo has shared the threat message he received after a man scammed a woman in his name
- In the post, he noted that the N33 million the woman paid in the scam was never received by him, despite his years as an actor
- Fans reacted after seeing his post, sending warnings to him and others who might fall victim to such online scams
Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has shared a message he received from a Nigerian woman who was scammed by a man posing as the actor online.
The movie star, who recently marked his 45th birthday, explained in his post that the scammer took N33 million from the unsuspecting woman, Victoria Yemisi Ayano.
Bolanle Ninalowo’s fans react to his post about scammer. Photo credit@iamnino_bSource: Instagram
In one of the posts, Ayano had petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging that she was scammed of N33 million by a man named Mr. Bolanle Azeez, who posed as the Nollywood actor online.
According to the petition filed by her lawyers, Olamide Oyetayo & Co., the victim, Mrs. Victoria Yemisi Ayano, met the suspect on TikTok in July 2024.
He allegedly disguised as actor Ninalowo, sweet-talked her with “business opportunities” and personal requests, and convinced her to send money in instalments.
In the post, Ayano’s lawyer claimed that Bolanle Azeez made empty promises, using WhatsApp chats and bank transfers. They added that they have evidence to support their claims in the letter.
Bolanle Ninalowo speak about his pay as an actor. Photo credit@amnini_bSource: Instagram
Bolanle Ninalowo warns fans about fraudsters
Reacting to the message shared on his social media platform, the movie star who spoke about emotional abuse a few months ago, noted that the N33 million Ayano was defrauded of has never been paid to him in his years of acting.
Bolanle warned that many people could fall victim to the impersonation scheme and urged them to be cautious, clarifying that he is not the one scamming people online.
See the post here:
How fans reacted to Bolanle Ninalowo’s post
Reactions have trailed the post made by the actor about the man scamming people in his name. Many laughed at the woman and warned others to learn from her experience. Here are comments below:
@peter_macjob commented:
“Now you know what you’re worth. I hope she gets her money back from that guy”
@houseofamearypearl wrote:
“It’s always how they locate the real account after they are scammed by the fake account for me.”
@tiannahsplacempire shared:
“Person we you no see you give am 33m olopa mako everybody laslas ni o, bro I beg share me o.”
@cynthia_kelix commenetd:
“How do you send money to someone you haven’t seen before if not that you don’t have sense.”
Bolanle Ninalowo undergoes boxing training
TheTalk.NG had reported that the Nollywood actor had taken steps to remain young and fit, going by his recent social media video.
In the clip, the movie star was seen undergoing boxing training with some trainers at a gym.
The video sparked a series of interesting reactions from netizens, with many ladies drooling over his body.
Source: TheTalk.NG
