A bizarre and shocking incident has Nigerians talking after a woman bought a brand-new SIM card only to start receiving someone else’s bank alerts nonstop.
“How is this even possible?” she exclaimed, leaving social media users stunned and scrambling for answers. The messages included transaction notifications, debit alerts, and payment confirmations—all tied to a complete stranger’s account. Videos of her phone and the constant notifications have gone viral, racking up millions of views.
Netizens are torn between horror, curiosity, and humor, with hashtags like #SIMMystery #BankAlertChaos trending nationwide. Experts have weighed in, warning about identity mix-ups, SIM card fraud, and digital security risks, while others are joking about the woman accidentally becoming the world’s most informed bystander to someone else’s finances.
The incident has sparked a nationwide conversation on privacy, telecom accountability, and how safe our banking systems really are—all starting from a simple, everyday purchase that turned into a viral nightmare.
