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By Osasome, C.O
Scammers create fake “Value Focus Club 60” WhatsApp group using Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede’s image to solicit funds, as Access Holdings confirms no investment advisory via messaging platform.
Fraudsters are impersonating Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings Plc, in a sophisticated WhatsApp investment scam designed to trick unsuspecting individuals into fake financial schemes.
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The scammers have created a WhatsApp group called “Value Focus Club 60” using the phone number +234 915 708 8290, and have used the Chairman’s picture to create a false sense of legitimacy.
Within the group, misleading investment information is circulated, with attempts to solicit funds from participants under the guise of credible financial opportunities.
The fraudulent activity was initially flagged by a whistleblower, prompting further scrutiny and verification.
Key Facts: What the Public Must Know
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Chairman’s WhatsApp presence | Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede is NOT on WhatsApp running any investment group |
| Access Holdings advisory channels | Access Holdings does NOT offer investment advice via WhatsApp |
| Claim legitimacy | Any message claiming otherwise is 100% fake |
Findings confirm that neither the Chairman nor Access Holdings Plc operates any WhatsApp-based investment platform or provides financial advisory services through such channels.
Growing Trend of Digital Impersonation Scams
The development reflects a growing trend in Nigeria’s digital space, where fraudsters exploit trusted institutions and public figures to perpetrate scams. Experts warn that WhatsApp has increasingly become a major channel for such schemes, particularly:
- Investment fraud
- Impersonation tactics designed to manipulate public trust
What You Should Do
If you encounter this scam or similar suspicious activity:
- Do not join the group or engage with the scammers
- Do not share your personal or banking details
- Block and report the number on WhatsApp
- Let others know so they don’t fall victim
- Disregard unsolicited investment offers or WhatsApp group invitations
- Avoid the disclosure of personal or financial information
- Report suspicious numbers and accounts directly on WhatsApp
- Notify relevant authorities of any fraudulent activity
How to Report on WhatsApp
WhatsApp provides built-in reporting functionality:
- Open the chat with the suspicious contact or group
- Tap on the contact name or group subject
- Scroll down and select “Report”
- Follow the prompts to block and report the account
Official Channels for Verification
For any communication claiming to be from Access Holdings or its leadership, the public is advised to:
- Verify through official Access Holdings website and verified social media accounts
- Contact Access Holdings customer service through official phone numbers and email addresses
- Never trust investment advice received through unverified messaging platforms
What You Should Do
If you or someone you know has been targeted by this scam:
- Report to the Nigeria Police Force – Cybercrime unit
- File a complaint with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
- Contact the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) regarding fraudulent phone numbers
Stay Vigilant, Stay Safe
As digital fraud tactics evolve, public awareness remains the first line of defence. Always verify unsolicited financial opportunities through official channels and remember: if an investment offer seems too good to be true, it almost certainly is.
