Stephanie Promise, wife of veteran Nollywood actor Chinedu "Aki" Ikedieze, has revealed she lost a substantial amount of money in a POS scam in Lagos. While attempting to withdraw cash from a Point of Sale device, she approached a woman operating the machine on Lagos Island. Instead of the amount she requested, her account was debited ten times more. The woman vanished immediately after the transaction and has not been seen or heard from since. Distraught, Stephanie visited First Bank for help but was told the transaction could not be reversed. The reason given was that the POS device used lacked a traceable account number, leaving no avenue for recovery. "She took my money," Stephanie said, recounting the incident with visible frustration. She urged the public to exercise extreme caution when using POS services, particularly with unfamiliar vendors. Her warning comes amid rising concerns over financial fraud involving mobile payment systems in Nigeria. Many users have shared similar experiences online, sparking renewed debate over the regulation of POS transactions.
Stephanie Promise's experience mirrors a growing vulnerability in Nigeria's cash-reliant economy, where even those close to Nollywood royalty aren't spared. With POS fraud becoming a common horror story across Lagos bus stops and estate streets, her warning hits home for millions who depend on these machines daily. If a high-profile figure can't recover such a loss, what hope do ordinary Nigerians have? This isn't just a cautionary tale—it's a reflection of a system operating just outside accountability.
