August 2, 2025 | By Jonathan
Nollywood star Bimbo Ademoye is making headlines, not for a new movie, but for fiercely defending her family after a scammer targeted her nephew and sister. The actress, known for her charisma on-screen, took to Instagram to call out the fraudster, sharing pictures and details in an emotional post that has since gone viral.
What Happened?
According to Bimbo, the scammer posed online as a “pretty lady”, cleverly building trust with her nephew and sister before swindling them out of ₦650,000. The fraudster allegedly promised certain goods and services but disappeared after receiving payment.
Bimbo expressed her disappointment and anger, saying:
“You don’t mess with my family.”
The actress didn’t hold back, warning fraudsters who prey on innocent people that their actions have serious emotional and financial consequences.
Online Fraud Is on the Rise
This incident isn’t isolated. Nigeria has seen a surge in social engineering scams, where criminals use fake identities—often attractive profiles—to lure victims into parting with their money.
What makes Bimbo’s case stand out is her decision to go public, sharing images and details of the fraudster in an attempt to prevent others from falling victim to similar tricks.
Not Bimbo’s First Encounter with Fraudsters
This isn’t the first time she’s dealt with online impersonation. In 2022, Bimbo had to disown fake WhatsApp and TikTok accounts that were using her name to scam unsuspecting fans. This latest scam, however, hit closer to home because it directly affected her family.
How to Protect Yourself from Similar Scams
Always verify profiles—check that online contacts are who they claim to be.
Avoid upfront payments to unverified vendors.
Educate family members, especially the elderly and young adults, about the risks of online fraud.
Report scams quickly to authorities and share your experience to help others stay alert.
Final Thoughts
For Bimbo Ademoye, this incident is personal. For the rest of us, it’s a wake-up call. Online fraud is real, and scammers are constantly evolving their tactics. If one of Nollywood’s finest can have her family targeted, anyone can.
The actress’s strong stance—“You don’t mess with my family”—is not just a warning to the fraudster but a rallying cry for Nigerians to be more vigilant online.
