The Lagos State Police Command has warned residents of a new online scam being perpetrated by ladies.
The warning came after a man narrated how he was scammed by a lady he met online.
The man, whose identity was not revealed, narrated how he met a girl on TikTok and they began chatting. Later, she asked for his Whatsapp number and he obliged.
The spokesperson for Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said: “The lady went ahead to ask if he was interested in her sex life. He responded that he didn’t understand. She put him on a video call. She was half naked, fumbling with her privies and breasts. She then asked to see his private part, which he showed to her. Little did he know that she was recording.
“She ended the call immediately. She sent him her account details, asking him to send her money. He refused. Fast forward to Saturday. She sent him a video showing his nakedness, with a threat that she was going to upload it on all social media.”
The lady was said to have written: “I will post your naked pictures on social media, just to let the whole world read an article about you, especially your loved ones. I’m not just posting it, I am sending copies to your area. I am very sure you don’t want this kind of thing in your life. So, if you are ready, we can talk this out.”
Hundeyin said: “If you must send nudes, at least, do one-view or cover your face, or any other identification mark. And do not forget that video calls can be screenshot/recorded. For others, it is a clandestine recording of their intimate moments, of course, without consent.
“I have lost count of people, sometimes notable ones, approaching me about someone, somewhere blackmailing and extorting money from them with their nudes.
“Trust no one. Take adequate precaution. Trust your instincts too. And do not forget to reach the police, in the unfortunate event that you fall victim to this.”
