Ruth Kadiri, a renowned actress in Nollywood, has become the latest celebrity to fall victim to an alarming trend of scams affecting Nigerian stars. Expressing her distress, Kadiri took to her Instagram to highlight her recent encounter with a fraudulent online transaction.
The actress narrated how she engaged in a business deal with a body shaper and waist trainer brand, but despite payment, she didn’t receive the products. Her attempts to communicate with the brand yielded no response, leaving her in a state of distress.
In her plea, Kadiri appealed for either a refund or the delivery of the promised goods, emphasizing the hardship faced in the current economic climate and the challenge of establishing trust in present times.
Sharing her experience drew empathy and shared stories from colleagues and followers:
Uche Elendu empathized, recounting her own similar experience and advising Kadiri to secure the refund first.
Various followers echoed their dismay at the audacity of scammers targeting celebrities, highlighting the challenges faced by the general public in online transactions.
Nkechi Blessing Sunday’s recent encounter with scam also resurfaced. She had faced a scam situation with an online vendor, disclosing threats and extortion faced post-scam.
This distressing incident follows Kadiri’s recent success story of recovering her allegedly stolen Range Rover autobiography with the assistance of public figures and connections, including businessman Ned Nwoko and DJ Dorcas Fapson.
The actress’s narrative contributes to the growing awareness about the challenges and risks associated with online transactions and the need for increased vigilance and security measures.
