Actor Yul Edochie’s New Business Under Threat As Fraudsters Set Up Fake Pages, He Cries Out Online

• Popular Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has now cried out on social media after his new business faced threats
• Recall that the movie star recently set up a new business with his second wife, Judy Austin
• Yul lamented over some fraudsters creating fake pages with his company name to set jobs for Facebook
• A Nigerian social media manager, Mr Tobi Crackit, spoke with Legit.ng on how to secure one's social media account

Popular Nollywood actor Yul Edochie’s new business now seems to be under threat on social media.

The movie star took to his official Instagram page to cry out after some fraudsters tried to impersonate his page on Facebook.

Recall that Yul recently made headlines after he and his second wife, Judy Austin, unveiled their new joint business online.

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In a new development, the Nollywood actor warned potential clients on steps to take to avoid getting scammed.

According to Yul, every client should ensure that before they seal a deal with him, they meet physically or speak extensively via phone or video call.

He wrote:

“Before sealing any deal with ISI MMILI GLOBAL LTD ensure you have a physical meeting or an extensive video call with the MD, Yul Edochie.

Beware of fraudsters. Now now, boys don use my company name dey set job for Facebook. Na wa.”

See his post below:

Reactions as Yul Edochie’s new business faces threat from fraudsters

Yul Edochie’s post soon caught the attention of many netizens and raised mixed feelings. Some of them sympathised, while others taunted him.

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Read some reactions below:

Queen_nivy:

“Nobody Dey use ur company name oga we know this format.”

benny.sans:

“I think this bullying is enough, May has moved on so please allow him, bcos he is also human let him face his Karma by himself, am a divorcee but I won’t wish this can life for my ex husband please am begging you with God ; Nigeria and the whole world has shown much love for queen May God bless you for your support.”

antoinettechauke.sa:

“The meeting and video call is only with the MD, Juju is not professional enough, Juju you are in this relationship at your own risk, you are not considered to have business acumen.”

pellannaji:

“Yul grow up. You are a noise maker.”

obumtestimony:

“Boys are not smiling.”

Swit_chula:

“Please guys... Beware of Isi Mmili Global. Even the CEO have a questionable character. He betrayed his own family. He can betray you too.”

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Omolighookhuosami:

“Yul didn't pass through anything in his home,he was flirting about & flirt with Judy & Judy trapped him with pregnancy so he has to secretly marry her s woman who has married bf.if she is that good why did she not stay with her own husband Obasi..yul wanted may to accept it but she refused..in fact yul was d problem in their marriage.”

How internet users can avoid being targetted by fraudsters - Mr Tobi Crackit

Yul Edochie's dilemma with internet fraudsters led to Legit.ng speaking with Mr Tobi Crackit, a social media manager. He shared his thoughts on how one can secure their pages online.

According to him, there is only so much a person can do to stay safe online because even verification badges can be bought. He however gave some of the few tips below:

"- Always send disclaimers to your followers saying “this is my only authorized account.”

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- Make constant videos, let your followers know you and be able to identify you through certain patterns. Be visible.

- Interact with your followers, be social. Don’t just sell all the time, let them feel like they have a relationship with you beyond just buying from you.

- When you see a fake page, call them out and report it. Also inform your followers to do same “if they love you”.

Crackit also added that keeping one's social media pages safe is a continuous process because fraudsters do not relent.

Yul Edochie gives gratitude to God after son's demise

Legit.ng had earlier reported that Yul Edochie thanked his maker a few weeks after losing his son.

The actor, who took a break from social media after the unfortunate death of his son, made a post where he thanked God despite the sad situation he was facing.

He further declared submission to the will of God for his life and his family.

Source: Legit.ng