Obra Show exposes alleged TikTok furniture scam

Zongo, a widow and mother of five from Madina, appealed for assistance on the Obra Show after losing money to online fraudsters pretending to be furniture dealers on TikTok. She encountered an advertisement from a business called Master Jay Furniture, who claimed to be based in Koforidua and promised delivery after payment. Initially insisting on payment after delivery, a man claiming to be at the Koforidua station contacted her to dispatch the items.

Another person posing as a driver convinced her to transfer the money before receiving the goods, as per transport union regulations. However, the furniture and the alleged dealers never materialized. The Obra Show team tried to verify the claims by posing as a couple and purchasing items from the same business. After demanding a 50% advance payment, the supposed dealers disappeared for a day and resurfaced under a different business name, Mr UK Furnitures.

The team provided financial support to Afizatu and warned the public about online shopping scams, advising them to be cautious of suspiciously low prices and deceptive advertisements on social media. The Ghana Police Service has been contacted to investigate the alleged fraud and apprehend those responsible.