- A woman claims she was scammed ₦5,000 during a TikTok livestream that promised cash giveaways.
- After sending the money, she was immediately blocked, highlighting the growing concern of online fraud on social media platforms.
A TikTok user has reported losing ₦5,000 after being scammed during a livestream that claimed to be giving away cash prizes.
According to the victim, the livestreamers promised giveaways of ₦100,000 and ₦200,000 to viewers. Some participants shared their account details, but she, being new, was unaware of how the scam operated.
The livestreamers then told viewers that anyone who sent ₦5,000 would receive a surprise with a larger amount. She sent her money but was immediately blocked after the payment.
“Some viewers dropped their account numbers on the livestream and were immediately blocked without her knowing because she was a newcomer… She sent her ₦5,000, but was blocked immediately after the payment,” she explained.
Read somke of the comments below:
@obi_baby4life
You want to use 5k to get 100k, greediness is that u? There’s no free money anywhere so don’t be deceived
@ItsSoniaNG
Even after seeing your video, others will still fall victim again
@julietemmanuel0
How are people still falling for this kind of scam in big 2026?
@lindanwa7
This is heartbreaking ,scammers are really taking advantage of people on live streams.
Always double check giveaways and never send money to strangers online!
@Mukil_BB
5k to collect 200k in 2026 😂
@OjoAzeezAyinde
Na greediness dey worry her also.
@lady_hannieSMC
No one scams a contented person. You are a greedy person. Bring 5k and win 100k. Ok oooo
In other news…. Big Brother Naija season 7 champion, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, widely known as Phyna, has revealed the hardships she faced growing up and why she developed a dislike for her given name, Blessing.
In an interview with BEYONDWITHEZINNE, Phyna opened up about her childhood and teenage years, describing a life filled with challenges and emotional struggles. She explained that she often felt a lack of love and support, which made it difficult for her to connect with the meaning of her birth name.
“Although my parents named me Blessing, I hated that name because I couldn’t see any blessing in my life. It always felt like I had to beg for love whether from family, friends, or even in relationships,” she shared.
Phyna also spoke about the hardships she endured as a teenager, recalling that her parents didn’t provide much for her. Despite this, she remained determined to succeed. “Life was very tough for me in every way. But deep down, I knew I was destined for greatness, and one day, the same people who ignored me would see me on screen,” she added.
Her story highlights her resilience and belief that, despite the difficulties, her hard work and perseverance would eventually earn her recognition.
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