An American writer has made a startling discovery about the origin of people pretending to be them online. The author found that every single impersonator operating against them comes from Nigeria.
The Investigation on X Platform
The revelation came to light on November 25, 2025, at approximately 2:10am West Africa Time (WAT). Through careful investigation on the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, the author was able to trace all fraudulent accounts back to Nigerian sources.
This discovery highlights the ongoing challenge of digital impersonation affecting public figures and authors worldwide. The US author, whose identity remains unspecified in the original report, conducted their own digital sleuthing to uncover this pattern.
Technical Issues During Discovery
Interestingly, the original news source experienced technical difficulties while reporting this story. The Guardian Nigeria's website encountered a WordPress error related to Redis connection problems.
The error message indicated: "Error establishing a Redis connection read error on connection to 127.0.0.1:6379." This technical glitch prevented proper connection between the website and its caching system, though it didn't stop the news from reaching the public.
Broader Implications for Online Security
This case sheds light on the global nature of online impersonation schemes. The concentration of impersonators from a single country raises questions about digital security practices and the need for better verification systems on social media platforms.
The incident serves as a reminder for all internet users to be vigilant about their online identities. Public figures, in particular, face constant threats from impersonators seeking to exploit their reputation and credibility.
As digital platforms continue to evolve, the battle against online impersonation remains a critical concern for users worldwide, requiring improved security measures and greater public awareness.
