- Nollywood actress Tayo Sobola, known as Sotayo Gaga, has been scammed.
- The scam involved an undisclosed amount of money.
- In an emotional video, she shared her experience of being approached by individuals posing as industry colleagues.
Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Tayo Sobola, popularly known as Sotayo Gaga, has expressed distress after reportedly falling victim to a scam involving an undisclosed sum of money.
In a video shared online, the mother of one emotionally recounted how the incident occurred, explaining that she was approached by individuals who posed as industry colleagues seeking assistance.
According to her, one of the callers claimed to be struggling with school fees for a child, while another reportedly used the identity of a colleague to appeal for financial help. She added that a different person reached out to her via WhatsApp, alleging marital crisis due to financial hardship.
Sotayo disclosed that she went as far as selling some of her belongings to assist the supposed victims, only to later realise that she had been deceived by scammers.
Visibly upset, the actress rained curses on the alleged fraudsters, alternating between English and Yoruba as she expressed her frustration.
Following her revelation, fans took to social media to sympathise with her, describing her as a kind-hearted and peace-loving person. Many suggested that the perpetrators may have targeted her because of her generosity, noting that her willingness to help those in need could have been exploited.
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@teeh_lyfstyle:”Too many things just Dey happen for this country.”
@adelbeauty_hub:”I was once scammed exactly like this when someone I didn’t know acted like someone I know just to collect money from 🥲money wey me self dey manage.”
@taaatibg:”Very easy-going and nice actress. They know her weak point.”
@lily_touch1:”I could feel her pain, they wouldn’t let those who truly need the help get it. Amen to the prayer.”
@adesola_oladotun:”Since it’s WhatsApp am sure na people wey sabi her.”
@lanny__222:”As this woman nice reach, una still Dey scam her, omo na water and God go judge the person o.”
@mirabel_rare_gold25:”Why people dey like this naah this lady no dey pass her boundaries.”
