“He’s My Sick Son”: Screenshot Goes Viral As ‘Yahoo Boy’ Allegedly Uses Osita Iheme’s Photo to Scam ‘Oyinbo’

“He’s My Sick Son”: Screenshot Goes Viral As ‘Yahoo Boy’ Allegedly Uses Osita Iheme’s Photo to Scam ‘Oyinbo’

  • A screenshot of an internet fraudster's conversation with a potential victim has surfaced in the online community
  • The fraudster used a viral meme of Nollywood’s Osita Iheme to demand medical financial aid from the unsuspecting individual
  • Social media users who reacted to the screenshot had different things to say, with some quickly recognising the photo as one of Pawpaw's viral memes

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In a disturbing case of identity theft, an internet fraudster tried to scam an unsuspecting victim using a viral meme of Nollywood’s Osita Iheme.

A screenshot of the individual’s conversation with the victim surfaced in the online community and stirred reactions from Nigerians.

Osita Iheme's viral meme
'Yahoo boy' allegedly uses Osita Iheme's photo to scam 'oyinbo'. Photo: @ositaiheme
Source: Instagram

The fraudster, who appeared to be posing as a lady, had sent a meme of the actor in which he was hospitalised.

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When asked what was wrong, the fraudster claimed to be a parent of the ailing Iheme and said doctors requested about N1.3 million for his treatment.

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Check out a screenshot of the conversation below:

Social media users react

juls_godwin said:

"Memes wey we dey do with the picture, E reach your turn, you wan use am collect money bros no be sooo."

robinsongudn said:

"Pawpaw eyes don see shege for this life ."

daphnesimport said:

"Pawpaw wey indians dey use as memes . Only if d client no dey on social media sha."

chrismarios.comm said:

"We have to declare a national paw paw day at this point."

flamezyofficial_ said:

"Paw Paw wen we dey take him meme hold body jeje, e reach your turn, you use am run scam! Pablo you do this one."

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thegeminicookiee said:

"Wetin then no use paw-paw do for this life."

Nigerian man who used to be an internet fraudster shares transformation video

In a similar story, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian man took the internet by surprise after sharing his transformation story.

The individual came clean about getting into internet fraud after gaining admission to the university.

Things, however, took a positive turn for him after he encountered God and decided to lead a straightforward life. His story sparked reactions from Nigerians on social media.

Source: Legit.ng

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Adeyinka Odutuyo Adeyinka Odutuyo is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with over four years of working experience at Legit.ng. He is currently the deputy HOD of the Gossip and Entertainment Desk. Adeyinka holds a degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies from Osun State University, Osogbo. He graduated in 2016. He emerged as Legit.ng's Best Entertainment Editor in 2020 and 2021. Contact: adeyinka.odutuyo@corp.legit.ng