Dele Momodu Warns Public About Scammers Impersonating Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Renowned media mogul and PDP chieftain, Dele Momodu, has issued a public warning over the activities of fraudsters impersonating Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to deceive unsuspecting Nigerians online.

What He Said:

In a statement shared via his verified social media handle, Momodu revealed he was contacted by someone claiming to be the Kogi Central senator, only to realize it was a scam attempt.

“Please beware! Some criminals are using Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s name and image to run scams. I almost fell for it,” he cautioned.

Details:

• The impersonators reportedly reached out through messaging platforms, attempting to solicit money or sensitive information.
• Momodu’s timely recognition of inconsistencies in their speech and requests helped expose the deception.
• He tagged Senator Natasha in the post and called on law enforcement agencies to investigate.

Why It Matters:

• Public figures are increasingly being impersonated online, especially via cloned accounts.
• This warning serves as a critical reminder for Nigerians to verify identities before engaging in financial or political correspondence.
• The senator herself has not issued a direct statement yet, but aides confirmed previous reports of similar impersonation cases.

Citations:

1. Dele Momodu via Instagram – @delemomoduovation
2. Vanguard Nigeria – www.vanguardngr.com
3. Punch Metro – www.punchng.com/scam-alert-momodu-natasha-impersonation/

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