The situation began when a man shared screenshots of a lady who borrowed ₦20,000 from him but later refused to pay back, even claiming the amount was “too small” for him to be requesting. While many criticized her manipulation, one insensitive commenter shifted the blame entirely to the victim, writing: “well my man fucked up in the first place, never borrow… at least he has learnt something 😂.”
This kind of response is damaging because it normalizes dishonesty and mocks the person who was treated unfairly. Instead of condemning the deliberate refusal to repay borrowed money, it ridicules the victim and turns wrongdoing into a joke. Comments like this make it harder for people to trust others and discourage genuine acts of help. Holding the wrong person accountable only fuels the cycle of bad behavior.
— The Red Flags
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