According to the football player, the attacker impersonated him on WhatsApp, saying that he had allegedly changed his phone number. In this way, the swindler managed to convince Adriano’s mother, Rosilda Ribeiro, to transfer more than 15,000 reais – about $3,000.
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The situation became widely publicized after a video appeared on social networks in which an angry Adriano reacted emotionally to the incident. The former attacker did not hide his anger and issued an ultimatum: return the money within 24 hours or face the consequences.
Adriano emphasized that no one has the right to interfere in his family, and said that he would personally find the culprit. The video quickly went viral, and the football legend’s harsh reaction sparked a heated debate on social media.
Mãe do ex jogador de futebol Adriano Imperador caiu no golpe do pix. pic.twitter.com/mUe38PLx99
— CAOS NO RIO DE JANEIRO (@CAOSNORJ021) January 26, 2026
Source: sport.ua