A 23-year-old man, involved in internet fraud (commonly referred to as ‘yahoo boy‘), has expressed regret after scamming a Venezuelan client of 20,000 Bolivar currency.
In a detailed post that has gone viral on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the young man confesses to his fraudulent activities and explains the struggles that led him down this path, including the death of his mother 10 years ago.
In his post, he writes: “Firstly, I want to appreciate those who have always stood to speak the truth against moral decadence, especially those fighting against societal ills like Yahoo or fraud.”
“I am a 23-year-old only son. I have engaged in fraudulent activities, which I know are wrong. My father has always spoken out against this and does not support it, although he doesn’t know I am involved. My mother passed away 10 years ago, and I am sure she would not be happy with my actions.”
“What led me into this act were life’s struggles. I had worked before, helping to take care of my sick father and my sister, who was in school at the time.”
“However, I later had issues at work, which led to frustration and pressure, pushing me to join the world of fraud. I got my first money from a Venezuelan man who sent me 20,000 Bolivar, and my boss later exchanged it for 160,000 Naira.”
“My original plan was to use the money to fund my forex trading account. I had paid for a forex class, finished it, and even traded on a live account, making some profit. But I had to withdraw everything to cover my father’s medical expenses. Unfortunately, even the 160,000 Naira was drained away. “
“If only you could see the pain these victims experience when they are scammed, you would truly feel for them. This amount was huge in their country, and it’s as if he had borrowed part of it.”
As the post gained traction, many people flooded the comments section to share their thoughts on his confession.
See some reactions below:
@katorinyon: “God have mercy, somebody’s hard earned money. I no fit talk wetin dey my mind. I pray the innocent man is safe.”
@scjerry_1: “I have never done yahoo even when I lived amidst the pressure BUT just to be fair enough, let’s imagine the pains our forefathers went through in the hands of these people. These people put our parents in chains, crossed them through oceans, made them live their entire lives in.”
@irabor_caleb: “People commit suicide after being scammed. They are mostly left with nothing to fall back to. Most are retirees. Imagine your father after working for 35 years to 40 years, and someone reaps him off his entire savings. Imagine the entire family you throw into grief.”
@Tall_fat_shady: “My sec school classmate thats based in Ghana once had a heart to heart talk where he talked of quitting the romance scam he’s in. Folks with chronic health problems plus lonely are one of their targets. The fake promises to meet and the likes apparently broke him. Glad he stopped.”
@Big_Telvin: “Good turn brother, good turn. Life struggles will always surface at every level but consistency and discipline will help you.”
@Emephron_nwaego: “The day I saw my retired civil servant dad scammed of the little money in his account through phone calls and I saw how his mood changed and he just couldn’t breathe properly. I saw not to ever engage in fraud.”
@MHOBA5: “Hmm many many more… he’s even truthful… some Dey collect pass this one . But I believe he has quit now. You can change someone who has lost his heart in that way, unless fear of GOD makes them turn back.”
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