'He's my son' - Screenshot goes viral as 'Yahoo boy' uses Osita Iheme's photo for fraud

In a disturbing case of identity theft, an internet fraudster tried to scam an unsuspecting victim using a viral meme of Nollywood’s Osita Iheme.

A screenshot of the individual’s conversation with the victim surfaced in the online community and stirred reactions from Nigerians.

The fraudster, who appeared to be posing as a lady, had sent a meme of the actor in which he was hospitalised.

When asked what was wrong, the fraudster claimed to be a parent of the ailing Iheme and said doctors requested about N1.3 million for his treatment.

The post geearted mixed reactions among social media users after it was shared.

Here are some reactions

juls_godwin: "Memes wey we dey do with the picture, E reach your turn, you wan use am collect money bros no be sooo."

robinsongudn: "Pawpaw eyes don see shege for this life ."

daphnesimport: "Pawpaw wey indians dey use as memes . Only if d client no dey on social media sha."

chrismarios.comm: "We have to declare a national paw paw day at this point."

flamezyofficial: "Paw Paw wen we dey take him meme hold body jeje, e reach your turn, you use am run scam! Pablo you do this one."

thegeminicookiee: "Wetin then no use paw-paw do for this life."

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