Influencer Woah Vicky Admits to Faking Kidnapping as a 'Prank'

Victoria Rose apologized for the hoax, citing boredom and poor judgment, after claiming she was abducted in Nigeria for ransom.

Social media influencer Victoria 'Woah Vicky' Rose confessed to fabricating her own kidnapping in Nigeria as a joke, which she later admitted 'got out of hand.'
The now-deleted posts on her X account claimed she was held for a $1 million ransom, sparking concern among her followers and friends.
Rose apologized on Instagram Live and in a statement on X, taking responsibility and acknowledging the harm caused by the stunt.
She claimed her brother and father were involved in suggesting the prank but admitted it was a 'terrible idea' in hindsight.
The incident has drawn widespread criticism online, with many questioning her judgment and calling the hoax insensitive and disturbing.