Wizkid, Banky W: Impostors are evil

While reacting to the on-going investigations on recent discoveries and arrests, he described the acts as “unfair as fraudsters will take advantage of unsuspecting victims.”He said “the culprit has been apprehended and all is being done to make sure such incidents do not reoccur,” Wizkid added.An EME impostor is currently in police custody. He was […]

While reacting to the on-going investigations on recent discoveries and arrests, he described the acts as “unfair as fraudsters will take advantage of unsuspecting victims.”
He said “the culprit has been apprehended and all is being done to make sure such incidents do not reoccur,” Wizkid added.
An EME impostor is currently in police custody. He was handed over to the police by his latest victim, Muyiwa, aka   Origin.
He reportedly started transactions with the impostor, only to discover he (Muyiwa) was being duped and quickly alerted the police. The police arrested the suspect.
Meanwhile, EME Chairman, Banky W who has been a victim of impersonation, says the label is working with relevant authorities to stop the trend.
Fake names, phone numbers and bank accounts had been set up to carry out such fraudulent activities. Some of the fake accounts these impostors use include “Bankole Wellington Banky W” on Facebook, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected].
“Impersonating artistes and record labels is apparently the new 419. This is not a unique problem to EME or its acts, but a serious challenge to most major labels/ and artistes as well as the fans and event organizers. We’ve done the best we can to streamline our processes so that anyone can contact us anywhere and know that they have right information, Banky said.
“It saddens us to know that crooks still try to take advantage of our fans and supporters, but we are doing all we can to put the right info out and we hope everyone takes note, so as not to fall into their traps.
“Wizkid does not take bookings or accept engagement payments into his account. He can only be booked through EME and/or his manager Godwin Tom,” he added.