OMG!!! Linda Ikeji Accused Of Advanced Fee Fraud, + See All Private Conversation Between The Two Parties.
Hmnn, what you are about to read baffles me a whole lot when i read it too. or how would one explain how a supposed multi-millionaire blogger will be involved in a fraud of just 50k....i would have loved to get Linda's own side of the story, but then ''some'' bloggers never want to interact with some other bloggers, and so all effort to get closer is rebuffed vehemently...i guess ''some'' bloggers see being friends with other bloggers a threat to their biz. anyways as reported by http://thediaryofabadman.blogspot.com, things are not really what they seem to be with some of our celeb bloggers.
sit back and read, its a fairly long one. dont forget to drop your views on this post.
''As a Social Media Marketer, I come across several clients who need to get Nigerian blogs, and news sites to review their products and services, which I never hesitate to direct them to eiher Nairaland or Bella Naija as the most effective websites for getting the highest click-through rates, and most honest comments.
Some clients prefer to get on gossip sites like Naij.com or Linda Ikeji Blog despite my reservations and reasons. Naij has recently made themselves popular for using Russian hackers to redirect Etisalat subscribers to their homepage at some point, and Linda Ikeji is known amongst bloggers for her horde of hired hands, using multiple identities, and devices to post dozens of comments and spark irrelevant arguments, not forgetting her vicious fabrications euphemised as idle gossip.
A Port Harcourt based artiste, M-Kaze, recently consulted with Bar Baric Entertainment for promotional services, for which among several bloggers and micro-bloggers, his label chose Linda Ikeji.
All the bloggers sent invoices and were pre-paid. By 9:41am on the next day, Tuesday, 18th June, 2013, Linda Ikeji was paid N50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira) in line with her quotation, which indicated that the AD would be posted in 48 hours.
Aside from the fact that Linda Ikeji Blog could not accept a brief from which they were supposed to write their own unique story, but requested a full pre-written press release, things really started getting awry when by Thursday evening, the client called to complain that their AD had not been posted.
All avenues were employed in getting in touch with Linda Ikeji, and her staff, yet to no avail. Eventually, she was sighted on Twitter tweeting links from her blog, and a tweet was sent to her demanding the AD be set up immediately. Instantly, we received a call promising that the press release on M-Kaze would be posted "first thing tomorrow morning" (Friday).
On Saturday, at noon, another call was placed to the Linda Ikeji team, after the advertorial had not showed up the entire morning. They claimed they were having difficulties posting the link to M-Kaze's video. Knowing quite well that the same link had been posted by more than 15 other blogs, yet eager to avoid debates which would further delay the promotion, the root URL to the video was provided within the hour. Still, same link was still being requested over, and over again, via various channels, till 5pm on Sunday. At that point, we had to specifically request that the AD was not posted on a Sunday, since Sundays had the least internet activity. They agreed, claiming we'd see our advert on Monday.
All this while, I was dealing with tens of calls of lamentations, and threats of contract termination from my clients, most of the calls I made to the Linda Ikeji contact number were either cut off, or unanswered. When eventually, I would contact them via text or Twitter with a strongly worded message, they'd give me a very brief call, claiming they've been driving, and making more promises for "first thing tomorrow morning" again. I began to visualize Linda Ikeji and her staff akin to Dangote truck drivers.
By Monday night, everyone had become fed up with the routine of the Linda Ikeji "first thing tomorrow" antic. The AMA Sound CEO who had never called me directly, did so at this time, requesting that the article be withdrawn and our payment be refunded. A text message was sent again to Linda Ikeji after which her which a call was put through to us for consolation, but after hearing that we were inconsolable, they agreed to make the refund, again, "first thing tomorrow morning". They even sent us a text message urging us to collect the money physically, like though we could just walk into our computer, unto Linda Ikeji's blogspot.
Even though there was no refund made to our account first thing in the morning of Tuesday 25th, 2013, as usual, the surprise however, was that no payment was made at all, even by 4pm. This time around, a call to Linda Ikeji was not taken lightly, as the receiver of the call made it clear she was not the person, Linda Ikeji, but the Business Manager of the blog, and that she had better things to do than repaying our money. Going ahead to use several expletives in referring to us.
Wednesday, still no refund, yet an additional feature now was a claim that our N50,000 had been refunded.
On Thursday, 27th June, I had made clear that this incidence of Advance Fee Fraud would be first reported to GTBank, then the EFCC, and finally, the Police. Several threats and insults were hurled from the Linda Ikeji camp.
Linda Ikeji herself who had come in direct contact with the client, AMA Sound, and made a claim that no money was ever paid into her account regarding their promo. Instantly, she effected the transfer (5:04pm, Thursday, 27th June, 2013).
The purpose of publishing this incidence is primarily to make a call to all upcoming artistes and entrepreneurs who have fallen for this Linda Ikeji Promo Fraud to come forward. Obviously, threats have been made to them but with the necessary courage, they will be recompensed. Secondly, I want to make it absolutely clear to everyone who may be mutual acquaintances to myself and the culprit, that for making me lose such a valuable client, I'm suing herself, and her entire establishment for breach of contract, and seeking punitive damages against Linda Ikeji, and the Linda Ikeji Blog.
Nejeeb Bello
CEO
Bar Baric Media..
i have absolutely nothing to say about this oooooh, abeg this one pass me. *strolling by,shaking my very pretty behind*
A friend of mine had the same thing happen to her. She paid LIB 50k for a post, after a couple of days after it was confirmed by Linda or one of her staff that she had received payment still no post, several attempts were made to reach Linda Ikeji to no avail, almost a week after payment and calling mutual friends to reach out to Linda she was eventually able to speak to Linda herself, and Miss Ikeji was very rude to her, saying if she wanted her money back she'd give it back, and that the client should stop harassing her.
ReplyDeleteAnother social media marketer also had the same issue where Linda took forever to post her client's story after payment. Now with Bar Baric's experience with her, this is the 3rd LIB fraud incident I'm hearing about in 2 months.
I would expect she of all people knowing the power of the internet would be aware of how quickly this kind of story can get round and ruin her name. I bet she doesn't try this crap with the multination corporations that advertise with her.
Really disappointing, unbelieveable!!!
ReplyDeleteThe truth is that this a clear breach of contract and is very bad for business, especially small ones. The man has a very strong case, and that is without including the fact that there is an alleged slander added to it.
ReplyDeleteI think Linda and her camp should call this guy and settle with him before she ends up spending more than the 50k that caused this issue.
So sorry for what happened to you.
ReplyDeleteIts really sad that someone should be treated like this just because a service was to be rendered.
N50,000 might be small to people but as long as money has been received to do a job, the job has to be done and as when the client demands.
All this shows a lack of customer appreciation by Linda Ikeji's crew..
Facts of the case.
ReplyDeleteLinda got paid for a job but didn't deliver.
Linda did not refund the money in a timely fashion as requested.
Linda allegedly represented to nejeebs ex clients that nejeeb made no payment on their behalf
These actions led to nejeeb losing projected revenue streams from said ex client as well as potential clients the former could have referred.
Not to mention the bad word of mouth that will travel around.
Based on the alleged misrepresentation, a case can be made taking into consideration the implication of such an action.
Fraud, maybe, but not likely. Slander arising from misrepresentation for which damages and legal fees can be sought, most likely.
One thing is allegedly apparent here. The linda ikeji blog presents as a passionately unprofessional establishment.
All parties can take lessons from this. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow.
This is funny but stupid from Linda. Indeed mr Nejeeb have saved me some embrassement thanks to my fiancee who sent me ur link as I was thinking on contacting her for ån advert for the company I work for. My hëåd is saved from unnecessary talk. Plz mr Najeeb deal with her accordingly and so it serves as å caution for her stupidity. If she compains of been too busy then she should quit what brought her fame and wealth abi na by force to blog and make others feel uncomfortable by ur business sense? Disappointed in her.
ReplyDeleteHaba!So Linda Ikeji is a fraud,a liar and a cheat? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
ReplyDeleteThank God social networking is so good now because if I was told this gist by mouth I won't have believed but the facts are there so she can't even deny it! Why do people allow things get to their head??? Who knew Linda Ikeji b4 now??? Why can't people be humble? What legacy will she leave behind? Don't know why am shocked because I actually read an untrue story on her blog last week...I knew the person involved personally...so what Linda said was totally a trailer load of LIES!!!.
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ReplyDeleteoga o! may God save us from fraudster
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