Discover Ashmusy’s clarification on the 'N100M in 10 days' scheme after VDM called her out. Find out what she really said and the t...
Discover Ashmusy’s clarification on the 'N100M in 10 days' scheme after VDM called her out. Find out what she really said and the truth behind the controversy. Nigerian influencer Ashmusy has gone on record to refute on-camera the allegations that she promised her followers how to make N100 million within ten days- a promise she apparently promoted on a flyer that went viral on social media.
A lot of controversy arose when Verydarkman, a notable digital-activist and opponent of online scams, published a photo of the flyer created by Ashmusy. The flyer that cost N36,750 allegedly promised me a step-by-step guide to earning N100 million in a short period, using social media strategies.
Verydarkman described the scheme as nothing less than a fraud because the scheme is exploiting young netizens and their dreams of wealth. His post, which gained viral popularity on Twitter, Instagram, and other sites, said: Ashmusy is cashing in on the hopes of her followers to become rich.
The statement made by Ashmusy on her official Instagram page reads:
I did not assure anybody that he or she can make N100 million in 10 days. The flyer was supposed to be an opportunity to find out how to monetize social-media, not a pot-oil. This would be unfortunate and it is regrettable that there is any misunderstanding and I am apologetic about any misunderstanding. I urge individuals to be realistic and carefully do their due diligence when such offers come in.
The influencer also mentioned that she is dedicated to transparency and is attempting to explain what the flyer is actually all about. She encouraged her followers to use their due diligence prior to investing on paid courses.
According to legal experts, the flyer might not be directly illegal, but it might be subject to regulatory attention in Nigeria where it comes to be viewed as deceptive advertising in light of the Anti-Fraud Act. In the meantime, consumer protection agencies are keeping an eye on the situation in order to see whether the formal complaint will be lodged or not.
There has been mixed response of Ashmusy followers. Others have come to her defense saying it was a misinterpretation of the flyer, but others have followed in the footsteps of Verydarkman and are now asking that influencers who promote paid education should be more forthright and transparent.
The case highlights a recent forward of so-called of rich-quick schemes on social media, which consumer advocates would like to see subject to tougher regulation and harsher punishment of mischaracteristic advertising in the digital era.
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