Nollywood veteran actor Dele Odule has warned the public about a fraudulent scheme that uses his image to deceive people into sending money. He stated that he is not involved in any solicitations for financial support and cautioned his fans to be aware of the ongoing scam.
“I have said this once and I’m repeating it again, it has been brought to my notice that someone somewhere is using my picture profile to scam and swindle money, soliciting for support. It is not coming from me,” Odule stated emphatically in the video.
Odule said he earns enough to live a responsible life as an actor.
“I still go to locations, they pay me, and the money I’m receiving from these producers is enough for me to be a responsible man,” he said, underscoring his financial stability.
He stressed that he is content and does not need money or donations from the public.
“By the living standard of an average actor in this country, I am contented. I am not saying I am rich but I know how to get across to my fans, family, and good friends. I can’t go on the internet and be begging people.”
He said the scam activities have caused him great distress as he has been receiving calls from associates from Nigeria and in the diaspora asking if he requested money.
“People keep calling me from abroad and here in Nigeria, asking me if truly I requested money. I have never done that and I don’t pray to ever do that,” Odule assured his followers.
“This is the number doing that. 07082858186,” he disclosed.
He advised anyone contacted by the fraudsters to be wary of such fraudulent schemes.