Renowned Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has issued a stern warning to the public after discovering that an impersonator is using her name to lure unsuspecting Nigerians into a UK job scam. According to reports, the fake account offers lucrative UK employment opportunities while posing as the actress and using her identity to gain trust.

In an announcement circulated on her verified platforms, Wright disclosed that the impostor has set up social media profiles with her name and likeness, targeting hopeful job-seekers seeking work abroad. She said:

“Someone is pretending to be me, offering jobs to the UK. I did not post any such ad please disregard everything.”  According to Dailypost

Fake job offers with Bukky Wright cover

Scammers reportedly create social media accounts impersonating Wright and publish enticing job adverts, promising UK work visas and high salaries. By leveraging her celebrity status, they aim to appear credible to vulnerable job-seekers in Nigeria.  According to Daily Post

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The scheme preys on Nigerians desperate for overseas employment, particularly to the UK where many perceive stronger earning potential. The fake adverts ask for upfront fees, personal data and sometimes travel documents  a classic red-flag in employment scams.

Bukky Wright clarifies her stance

Bukky Wright emphasised that she has never authorised any such job-offer posts or made deals involving overseas work placements. She urged job-seekers and fans to exercise caution.

“Please be aware and do not fall for these fake job opportunities using my name.” 

This incident underscores a growing trend of identity theft and employment scams in Nigeria, especially using social media. Celebrities are increasingly targeted because their reputation lends credibility to fraudulent schemes. Analysts warn that such scams damage not only victims but also the image of legitimate overseas job offers.

Regulatory agencies and social-media companies in Nigeria are urged to tighten monitoring of fake accounts and clamp down on job-scam networks. Celebrities like Wright also call for swift action to deactivate fraudulent profiles and protect their brand.

• Always verify the authenticity of job offers, especially if they ask for payment.

• Contact the celebrity directly through verified channels if their name is being used.

• Be wary of overseas-job adverts that guarantee visas or high salaries with minimal screening.

• Report suspicious accounts to social-media platforms and relevant authorities.

As Bukky Wright puts it:

“I will never ask you to pay for a job overseas using my name … stay alert and stay safe.”

The warning from Nigeria’s beloved actress serves as a timely reminder: if something sounds too good to be true, especially online, it often is. Stay informed, remain sceptical and always check your sources before falling for the next “UK job offer” circulating on social media.