impersonation activities of fraudsters. The star
after being disturbed by several complaints of
impersonation incidents that has been perpetrated by fraudsters to defraud innocent fans and show organisers.
The Star Boy spoke today in Lagos, while reacting to on-going investigations on recent discoveries and arrests.
"It's unfair that fraudsters will take advantage of unsuspecting victims." he said. 'The culprit has been apprehended and all is being done to make sure such incidents don't reoccur."
Wizkid added.
An EME impostor is currently in police custody. He was handed over to the police by his latest victim- Muyiwa. Muyiwa also known as 'Origin' started transactions with the impostor, only to discover he was being duped and quickly handed him over to
the police.
Meanwhile, EME Chairman Banky W who has
himself been a victim of impersonation, says the label is putting all structures in place, while working with relevant authorities to make sure the trend is put to a stop.
Fake names, phone numbers and bank accounts have been set up to carry out such fraudulent activities. Some of the fake accounts these impostors use include "Bankole Wellington Banky W" on Facebook, Bankyw82@yahoo.com,
emeonline82@yahoo.com,
godwintom1@gmail.com,
starboyentertainment@rocketmail.com.
The only authorised contact for EME is
bookings@empirematesentertainment.com
"Impersonating artists and record labels is
apparently the new 419. This is not a unique
problem to EME or it's acts, but a serious challenge to most major labels/artists as well as the fans and event organizers. We've done the best we can to streamline our processes so that anyone,anywhere can contact us at
Bookings@empirematesentertainment.com or at +234 818 000 0000 and know that they have right information." Banky says.
"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 that everyone takes note, so as not to fall into their traps." He adds.
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.
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