Singer and performer Gloria Bugie, real name Gloria Busingye, has alerted her fans after revealing that her mobile phone was stolen and could now be in the hands of unknown individuals.
The singer has issued an urgent warning to the public, cautioning fans against responding to suspicious messages or requests that may be sent from her number.
Gloria fears that whoever has her phone could use it to impersonate her, solicit money or obtain personal information from people in her contacts.
Taking to social media, the singer urged everyone to remain vigilant and completely ignore any unusual communication coming from her number.
“My phone has been stolen. If anyone contacts you pretending to be me, please do NOT reply, send money, or share any information,” she warned.
Gloria revealed that she was posting the warning using her MacBook, suggesting that she currently does not have access to her stolen phone.
She also urged her followers to exercise caution until she regains control of her number and accounts.
The incident comes with the growing risk of phone theft being used to impersonate public figures and defraud their contacts, making it important for Gloria's fans and acquaintances to verify any unusual requests before taking action.