IK Ogbonna Denies $75k Romance Scam Allegations, Calls Report False
IK Ogbonna has denied involvement in a alleged $75,000 romance scam that surfaced online on Friday morning, according to DAILY POST. The report claimed the actor was invited and investigated by the EFCC, working with the FBI, after a 49‑year‑old American woman named Kimberly Ann said she had been in an online relationship with him since 2025. In an Instagram story, Ogbonna called the report "completely false, malicious and without any factual basis," insisting he does not support or take part in internet fraud, romance scams or any fraudulent activity. He warned the public that imposters have repeatedly used his name, image and identity on fake social media accounts to deceive unsuspecting people, and stressed that he has never authorized anyone to represent him online, solicit money on his behalf or pretend to be him in private chats. He urged everyone to stay vigilant and watch out for catfish accounts that exploit his identity to scam people.
Why does this matter? Romance scams continue to cost victims thousands of dollars, and the misuse of a celebrity’s image can make fraud appear credible. Knowing that Ogbonna denies any involvement helps the public avoid falling for fake accounts that claim to be him and ask for money.
What should you do? Always verify a celebrity’s official social media accounts before engaging or sending money, look for verification badges, and report suspicious accounts to the platform.