The Senator-elect of Margibi County, Nathaniel F. McGill, says his attention continues to be drawn to fake and slanderous Facebook and WhatsApp accounts created in his name, with his picture, speaking like him and defrauding people of their hard-earned money.
In a press disclaimer to the fake accounts over the weekend, Senator-elect McGill said, “This is to inform the general public, especially the online community that I have not authorized anyone to set up, operate or make any post on my behalf with such accounts.”
According to him, he has only one Facebook account and one phone number to contact family and friends. “This is my only approved Official Facebook page, ‘Hon. Nathaniel F. McGill’,” he observed.
He emphasized that he has continued to report to the police about the criminal individuals who are still using WhatsApp and Facebook accounts with his picture, speaking like him, and defrauding people. “The practice still continues,” he added.
“We are again warning the public to be mindful of these criminal-minded individuals. Anytime someone calls you as Nathaniel McGill, please verify by asking the person to do a video call so that you can see the person.
“At the same time, be warned that I am not in the business of negotiating business deals with people. Please avoid doing business with people in my name.
“As Senator-elect of Margibi County, please contact my office anytime you receive a message or WhatsApp call from anyone calling themselves Nathaniel McGill. We want to thank the police for arresting some of the individuals in the past, but the practice has not stopped. So let the public be warned!” Senator-elect McGill warned.