A heart-wrenching account from a Nigerian man, Ifeanyichukwu, has gone viral as he revealed the devastating impact of internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, on his family.
In an emotional post on X (formerly Twitter), Ifeanyichukwu condemned the actions of fraudsters after coming across a post that downplayed the damage caused by cybercrime.
The post he reacted to seemed to trivialize the activities of Yahoo boys, suggesting they were harmless. Infuriated, Ifeanyichukwu shared how his own family had been shattered by the actions of fraudsters.
His mother, a retired woman, had fallen victim to a scam, losing her entire retirement savings.
The financial blow led to a severe stroke, from which she never truly recovered, enduring multiple strokes before her death.
Adding to the sorrow, Ifeanyichukwu disclosed that in January, his father’s ATM card was stolen when it got stuck in a bank machine.
By the time his father could report the issue, the thieves had already withdrawn a massive ₦1.4 million through a POS terminal.
The experience brought back painful memories of his mother’s passing, further exacerbating the emotional toll on the family.
The man’s post was a raw condemnation of Yahoo boys and anyone who defends their actions. He shared screenshots of the transaction, revealing how the thieves had acted quickly to withdraw the funds from his father’s account.
His story has sparked outrage online, with many calling for stricter laws and penalties for cybercriminals, especially those who target vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly.
The tragedy has highlighted the far-reaching consequences of internet fraud and the deep emotional scars it leaves on its victims and their families.
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“You are very stupid for this. My mum was never the same again after a yahoo boy scammed her of her retirement money. She had a stroke, survived it and had series of strokes afterwards which led to her death.
“On January, they stole my dad’s ATM card and withdrew #1.4M from His account, me and my brother were very much afraid when it happened as it brought back memories of my mum’s death. The money was later replaced so he wouldn’t think munch about it.
“Most of you scammers will rot in the deepest part of hell. God punish you people. Before una say I’m lying. These are the screenshots, the thief withdrew the money from a POS.
“My dad’s card got stuck inside an ATM, by the time he could enter the bank to complain, the thief had already removed his card and withdrew money. He was receiving alert inside bank hall transaction.”
His story has since sparked massive conversations online, with many expressing sympathy and calling for stricter penalties for cybercrime and better protection for vulnerable citizens, especially the elderly.
Source: NewsandVibes.com
