Senator Natasha debunks fake investment video, warns public
The senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has debunked a viral video falsely showing her promoting a fraudulent investment scheme. She described the clip as manipulated and misleading, created by fraudsters to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.
In a statement shared on her official social media handle, Akpoti-Uduaghan explained that the video was doctored from a previous interview she gave to television journalist Seun Okinbaloye, with criminals altering the footage to advertise a fake investment platform. “Although the manipulated clip appears to feature my voice and image, it is entirely fabricated and should not be trusted,” she said.
She urged Nigerians to ignore the video and avoid engaging with any investment linked to the manipulated content, also appealing to the public to report the page or platform hosting it to prevent others from being defrauded. The kogi central lawmaker highlighted the rising threat of digital scams, advising citizens to remain vigilant online. “Please stay vigilant, stay safe, and be guarded against online scams,” she added.
Her warning comes amid a surge in cyber fraud and identity manipulation cases, where criminals use edited videos and artificial intelligence tools to lend credibility to fraudulent schemes.
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