Woli Arole Recounts Experience With Fake ‘Davido’: “He Said He Was Stranded, so I Sent Him 50k”

Woli Arole Recounts Experience With Fake ‘Davido’: “He Said He Was Stranded, so I Sent Him 50k”

  • Woli Arole has fallen victim to a scam after a fraudster claiming to be Davido pulled a fast one on him
  • The comedian revealed he sent 50k to the scammer, who reached out to him on social media
  • Arole, who refused to believe he had been duped, queried his fans and followers about his predicament

Nigerian comedian, actor and on-air personality Bayegun Oluwatoyin, popularly known as Woli Arole, seems to be the latest unsuspecting victim of a social media scam.

In a post he shared on his social media timeline, Arole revealed a scammer posing to be music star David Adeleke 'Davido' reached out to him for assistance as he was stranded.

Woli Arole claims he sent money to Davido.
Woli Arole shares how a fake 'Davido' reached out to him. Credit: @officialarole @davido
Source: Instagram

The comedian, who declared his intention to go into politics, revealed he proudly sent the sum of 50k (no currency stated) to the scammer, who he thought was Davido.

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However, it looked like Arole had doubts after sending the money.

He wrote:

"I am proud of myself tonight, really proud, "Davido sent me DM and asked for 50k he say he dey standed, I sent him the money". Wait guys abi na fake Davido? Help your prophet ooo."

See his post below:

Netizens react as scammer pretending to be Davido scams Woli Arole

Legit.ng captured some of the reactions from many of the comedian's fans, as many concluded he had fallen victim to a scam. See their comments below:

ola.mide21:

"That’s Goliath not David bro."

woleprime:

"Na David-Oloro be that oooo."

iam_sugartee:

"Na Daviduu message you."

gidigrav:

"Dey don later carry you correct score hahahah."

lightbeatz.classic:

"As you left the poor and went and help the Rich that doesn't need your help. Baba, that's Davido photocopy, just take heart."

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officialjbaby_:

"Ahhh.. .. Can't be oh.. Una wan whine us ni."

yemmyslk:

"You be Prophet na The Spirit suppose tell u."

Woli Arole encourages singers to speak up

Legit.ng previously reported that Woli Arole made a shocking revelation about the Nigerian gospel music industry.

The comedian claimed there was a cabal in the industry.

Arole made this known after some artistes revealed how the late Mohbad was treated by Naira Marley's Marlian record label.

Source: Legit.ng

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Olumide Alake (Entertainment Editor) Olumide Alake is a Lifestyle and Entertainment Journalist with 6 years of experience in news media. He holds an awarded certificate from the Editorial CDS during his service year. He has worked with some online media outfits notable are Naijaloaded, Jaguda, Kemifilani. Olumide bagged an award for the best exclusive article at Legit.ng and Best Entertainer Editor 2023. Contact: olumide.alake@corp.legit.ng