The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media that falsely portrays her endorsing a fraudulent investment scheme.
In a public statement released on Sunday the lawmaker warned Nigerians that the video was manipulated by fraudsters to deceive unsuspecting members of the public. She described the clip as misleading and completely fabricated.
According to the senator the video was originally taken from an interview she granted to television journalist Seun Okinbaloye. She explained that criminals edited and altered the footage to make it appear as though she was promoting a suious investment platform.
Akpoti Uduaghan clarified that although the clip appears to show her voice and image it does not represent her views and should not be trusted by anyone.
She urged Nigerians to ignore the video and avoid engaging with any investment platform or financial opportunity linked to the manipulated content. The senator also encouraged members of the public to report any social media pages or websites sharing the fake video so that authorities and platform administrators can take steps to remove it.
The lawmaker stressed that cybercriminals are increasingly using advanced technology to manipulate videos and impersonate public figures in order to make fraudulent schemes appear legitimate.
Akpoti Uduaghan also advised citizens to be cautious when interacting online particularly when approached with investment opportunities that promise quick or unrealistic financial returns.
Experts have repeatedly warned that online scams are becoming more sophisticated with criminals now relying on edited videos artificial intelligence tools and social media influence to attract victims.
The senator therefore called on Nigerians to remain vigilant verify information from credible sources and avoid sharing suious content online.
She added that protecting the public from digital fraud requires cooperation between citizens technology companies and security agencies.
Her warning comes at a time when cases of online scams and identity manipulation involving public figures continue to rise across Nigeria.
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