Rising South African star Naledi Aphiwe has issued an urgent warning to fans, promoters, and industry stakeholders following a sophisticated cyberattack on her professional infrastructure. Her official booking cellphone number has been compromised and is currently being used to facilitate fraudulent transactions.
The Scam: Impersonation and Illegitimate Bookings
Naledi’s management team confirmed that unauthorized individuals are now impersonating her staff. The impact has been immediate, with at least one promoter already misled into making financial arrangements for a fake booking.
“It’s unfortunate, but my booking number has been hacked. Please don’t fall victim to scams; only trust verified details.” — Naledi Aphiwe
Bounty for Justice: R10,000 Reward
In an effort to protect her reputation and the industry at large, Naledi is offering a R10,000 cash reward for any information that leads to the identification and arrest of the individual(s) behind the scam.
New Booking Protocols: How to Stay Safe
To prevent further financial loss, the management team has implemented the following emergency measures:
- Immediate Blacklist: Any communication, payment request, or booking confirmation coming from the previously used cellphone number is fraudulent.
- Email Only: All official business engagements must now be conducted exclusively through verified email addresses.
- Verification First: Promoters are urged to double-check every detail before making any commitments or payments.
The team has expressed deep regret for the situation and is working closely with authorities to track the compromised line.
