Mzansi singer and reality TV star Papa Penny is seeking to warn fans and contacts not to fall victim to a scam.
The father of 25 has revealed that he has lost control to all his social media accounts, and any message seeking money from his fans should be ignored.
Papa Penny said that his phone number, WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram have all been hacked. Apparently, the hackers are using the old trick of making his phone contacts believe that he has been arrested, and then going ahead to ask for bail money.
“Since Monday, I’ve been getting calls every day from people asking me why I was arrested,” he said.
“The scammers have been telling people I’ve been arrested and I need money for bail. They ask for amounts ranging from R3 500 to R4 500.”
On social media, the scammers are using a different strategy, selling tickets to a non-existent show.
“On Facebook, they tell people I’m hosting a heritage show next month and they should pay R4 500 to be part of it.
“They also ask for money on my Instagram. I’m not doing a show and I’m not arrested.
“It’s very sad. Some people have paid because they love Papa Penny. But how can Papa Penny ask for money? People mustn’t fall for this scam. It’s not me!
“When my people ask these perpetrators if they can call them, they tell them not to call and just send money.
“This is not a nice thing as it’s costing people a lot of money.
“I’m sorry for anyone who’s lost money.”
Limpopo police have confirmed opening a fraud case.
