Fraud Alert: The TC Brand @thetcbrand, a Instagram Influencer Allegedly Defraud Thousands of Followers

While most youngsters have taken to different activities during the pandemic restriction, some have done legitimate activities while others in the likes of a certain The TC brand on IG had taken to defrauding their peers.

This was revealed in a post widely shared mostly on IG and Twitter by some of the young undergraduates who were defrauded.

The statement reads as follows;

“This is to notify the general public that a particula brand named: @thetcbrand_ who are into online contest are confirmed a group of confirmed scammers.

“They are fake, hence, their clients who especially are young adults and students are thereby warned.

“Beware of these scammers who exploit vulnerable youngsters by luring them to an online contest and money vote.

“They already have their selected candidates/ relatives for both first and 2nd position which they make others contest.

“While they pleaded with real winners to take the 3rd position.

“While they have been reported to security operatives and are currently being investigated, we ask that youngsters should not fall victim of these brand.

“Make sure u unfollow them and stop any form of interaction with them.

“Don’t be a victim repost and let people know about this new scheme.

“As they are about to start another fraudulent contest.

“Don’t pay any money to @thetchatbrand”

Our correspondent S’Teller contacted some of the contest participation who had similar complaints.

We gathered that the Nigeria Police Force in Ogun State command have been alerted of the fraudulent activities of these alleged fraudsters and investigations are ongoing.

According to our Correspondent S’Teller, an Access Bank Account was used to carry out the fraudulent activities, where participants in the gullible youths were asked to pay money.

The management of Access bank has also been contacted regarding the fraudulent activities. See bank details below:

Account Nos: 01 0549 5148

Account Name: CHIDIOGO ANNASTACIA OKWUNDU

All efforts to reach the alleged fraudsters and named account holder by the TellAfrica team has proved abortive.

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