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A Nigerian influencer shared how he trusted a man who begged him in his DM for ₦2.2m to start a business, only to later discover the money was wasted on bettingThe man had promised to return the money on a specific date, but instead of starting any business, he used the entire ₦2.2m to gamble Frustrated by the betrayal, the influencer revealed he has handed the matter over to security authorities after realizing the man’s story was built on lies.CHECK OUT: Discover How to Work with Brands, Earn from Affiliate Links, and Tap into Ad Revenue — Because Your Content Deserves to Pay OffA social media influencer has cried out online after a man slid into his DM, begging for ₦2.2 million to use for business. Out of compassion, he gave him the money, only for the individual to use the entire amount to gamble on betting and lose everything.Man receives ₦2.2m for business, blows it all on betting
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Betsie Van der Meer, Twitter/@Morris_MonyeSource: Getty ImagesInfluencer laments after man begs for ₦2.2m, wastes it on sports bettingThe influencer revealed that the man had sent him multiple messages, pleading for help and sharing emotional stories about his personal life, which he later discovered to be false.Read alsoMan laments as engine knocks after car got stuck in flood during rain, mentions price for new engineBBNaija 2025: Bright reacts to American lover’s rant, shares his decision, fans reactMan gets unexpected reply from uncle after asking for N19 million to start business: “Na good man o”Find the stories that matter to you – faster. Use our new search tool: Click to search!According to him, the man promised to return the money on a specific date, so he decided to trust him. The influencer said he gave him the ₦2.2m to start a business with the hope of offering more support if the venture grew.However, to his dismay, the man later confessed that he had squandered the entire ₦2.2 million on betting and lost everything.In a post shared on his page, @Morris_Monye, the influencer explained that he had handed the matter over to security forces.Sharing the story, he wrote:”You came to me for help on X. I don’t know you from Adam. Never seen you. You said you need small push in business and that you will return the money on X,Y,Z date. Gave the shittiest sob story ever on how your wife gave birth through CS. Lied about the business you wanted to use the money for.”Read alsoWhatsApp chat trends as man boldly asks uncle for N19 million to start business, posts his reply“I walked away from church, but my life didn’t get worse”: Danny Walter opens up on faith”At 19 I borrowed N19M from my uncle to go into diesel business”: Mr Eazi shares risky move, outcome”I gave the person 2.2m. Ok do the business let’s see. If it gets bigger I will add more.””Guess what? He used the entire money to play bet. 2.2m naira. Even showing me his bank statement as if to say, ‘What you gonna do about it?’”Man who promised business with ₦2.2m loses entire cash on betting
Photo source: Twitter/@Morris_MonyeSource: TwitterHe added that the man is now trying to play the victim despite attempting to outsmart him.”Now he’s doing sob story on how he wants to kill himself and all sorts. I am like you better not die yet o. His wife is saying she will pay 100k a month.””Is 2.2m naira a small money that I’m to forgo?””This is why I mind my business here despite all the sob stories for assistance. Nigerians don’t want help. They want who they can take advantage of. I’ve left it to the authorities to sort out. Whenever they resolve it is cool with me.”Read alsoSpyro shares how his fiancée assists him in financial management: “Doesn’t like Business class”Portable brags about being in a spiritual relationship with wife, gives details: “She dey see me for dream”Peter Okoye locks horns with man who told him to kill pride and reconcile with his twin brotherIn the comments section, he made an additional statement:”And this happens everytime here. They come to you with tears. You give them money here to give them a push, they either go on the run or misappropriate it for personal use.””Every single time. Oh. And I’ve never seen this person in my life. Don’t know his face or anything.”As the post spread online, concerned individuals flooded the comment section to share their thoughts.Reactions as man spends entire cash on betting@Sassiepresh stated:”The audacity and sheer wickedness! Reeks of ‘do your worst’@paybosco wrote:”This one is a learning bro, I employed a manager in one of my branches in April 2025 in asaba fast forward to September the guys used 16m naira play dog race bro, someone that have just 2k in his bank account when i employed him!!!.”@sire_sommy noted:’These stories use to get to me until I noticed some who would leave comments under Bet tweets after getting some aid, as if to say “maga done pay”. I’ve completely stopped replying DMs. I get a DM, run checks on your TL if you are a serious person worth listening to. Sorry bro.”Read alsoPeller reunites with Jarvis, celebrates anniversary, blasts critics: “E no turn to breakup””Guinness World Record” Nigerian man plans 10,000-dish wash for brand, Hilda Baci reacts”Thank you OPay” Nigerian lawyer gets ₦20,000 back after sending to wrong account, explains how@DeDonPido added:”Nnam, I’ve seen far worse than the tales that tug at your heartstrings. I rarely let pity sway me. Yet here on X, I’ve encountered people to whom I’ve given a modest sum; three hundred thousand, five hundred thousand, and a year later, they return not just with gratitude, but with proof of progress, even offering to repay what I gave. And you know what I did? I gave them more because they earned it, because they deserved it. Jisieke, Nnam, you win some, and some, well – they are nothing but thieves.”@OdiachiEze shared:”If one doesnt take the time to do due diligence, or few simple cross-checks , a lot of charitable actions simply will be responding to scammers… layer some good judgement on a small check, protect yourself at all times.”@olumidecapital stated:”There is a sports bet epidemic. These guys have more web traffic than banking industry. It’s sad and unfortunately has a negative effect on socio economic culture.”Read also”Real Mother” Boli seller helps prankster, gets big cash, jealous neighbor’s reaction trends“From JSS3 to University” Nigerian man skips senior secondary school, graduates from UNIBADANMan in long-distance relationship sends his brother to propose to girlfriend on his behalf@ChildHealthhero said:”From that screenshot, He has lost over 5million on betting in just a month and he keeps indulging in the act? I think the wife deserves to know and get him the help he truly needs, if not, this will continue.”Young Nigerian Cries Out After Losing Big Money to Sports BettingMeanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that another young Nigerian had cried out online after losing a huge sum to betting. He had staked big with the hope of cashing out massively but ended up with nothing to show for it. He lamented that betting, which he once saw as a quick way to escape financial struggles, only left him frustrated and broke. ATTENTION: Help Shape the Future of Legit.ng — Leave Feedback and Win Copywriting Course Access. Source: Legit.ng
