Nigerian financial commentator Gehgeh has advised former internet fraudsters whose illegal activities are no longer generating income to abandon the lifestyle and acquire legitimate skills to rebuild their lives.
Gehgeh, who referred to the former internet fraudsters as “Oldtakers”, said some young men who previously made fortunes through internet fraud had invested in houses, cars and families but were now struggling financially after their sources of income dried up.
In a video circulating on social media, the commentator claimed that three or four young men he personally knew in his community had suffered mental breakdowns after losing the money they previously made through internet fraud.
He attributed their struggles partly to the pressure of maintaining an expensive lifestyle despite no longer having the financial capacity to sustain it.
Gehgeh particularly urged young men between the ages of 19 and 30 who had previously engaged in internet fraud to embrace a fresh start rather than allow financial difficulties to push them into desperation.
“If you be boy, you don do yahoo before, you use am build house and buy car but now you no get money again, this go help you start your life afresh,” he said.
He further explained that some former fraudsters had become so dependent on internet fraud that they failed to develop other talents or acquire alternative skills that could sustain them when their illegal activities stopped yielding money.
The financial commentator also cautioned against turning to drugs as an escape from financial pressure, warning that such behaviour could worsen their circumstances.
“Instead of all this, learn another skill. You never fail for life,” Gehgeh advised.
Gists9ja reports that Gehgeh’s message has highlighted the importance of legitimate sources of income, skill acquisition and rebuilding financially after abandoning internet fraud.
