A young man recently made headlines after successfully tracking down a Facebook user who had been carrying out fraudulent activities by impersonating his father. The incident, which quickly went viral, involved the scammer using the man’s father’s identity to defraud unsuspecting victims of a staggering ₦5 million. In a dramatic turn of events, the suspect was eventually forced to participate in the trending “I’m Not the Thief Challenge,” where he was publicly exposed before finally admitting to the crime.
The video of the incident was first shared online by KosyTV via TikTok, where it gained massive traction. The clip showed how the young man, after tracing the suspect, confronted him and involved others in the viral challenge that has recently become popular on Nigerian social media. In the footage, several individuals humorously denied being the thief before the real culprit stepped forward, unable to escape the evidence against him.
According to KosyTV’s post, the scammer had built his scheme by pretending to be the young man’s father, tricking people into sending him huge sums of money. The young man later confirmed this in the comment section, revealing, “He scammed someone 5m using my father’s name.” The revelation sparked widespread outrage and amusement among social media users who could not believe how boldly the suspect had carried out the fraud.
In a follow-up video, the suspect was also seen being handed over to the police, further assuring the public that he would face the consequences of his actions. The clips quickly circulated across different platforms, sparking conversations about internet fraud, identity theft, and the creative ways people are exposing scammers online.
As the viral video spread, Nigerians and other online users flooded the comment section with a mix of serious and humorous takes. While some argued that the thief had suffered enough humiliation during the public challenge, others laughed at the dramatic way the suspect was exposed and ridiculed.
See some reactions below:
Thick cynthia🥺❤️: “Abeg make una free the thief, una don suffer am reach, country hard Biko.”
solicited.mess: “Last guy is a little shy, new to the game? 😂”
Manji Kefas: “People taking laws into their hands and making fun out of it.”
ShéSãlly 💝💐…: “I’m not the thief 😂 but am laughing at the thief 😂🤣..”
Bigezweho Jean Junio: “Africa is not for the beginners 🤣🤣, beginners should consider Europe 🤣🤣.”
Ladybug 💕: “What do you mean am the thief 😂[Photo].”
The hilarious but shocking saga has once again highlighted the rise of creative internet trends in Nigeria, where social media users merge humor with serious issues to draw attention. For many, the case also serves as a warning to scammers who think they can hide online without being exposed.
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@kosytvThief challenge @FOLLOWER TREND
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