💥 Influencer FRAUD? Olisto Accused of Ripping Off Small Business – FULL Story Behind the Viral Cake Drama! 🎂🔥

 

The SnapChat streets are on fire after Olisto, a flashy influencer best known for showing off designer fits, private parties, and “soft life” content, was exposed in a viral thread for allegedly scamming a local baker who says she was promised payment—but ended up ghosted, unpaid, and heartbroken.

According to screenshots, voice notes, and WhatsApp messages now circulating on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, the baker—known only as Nolu Cakes on social media—was contacted by Olisto’s team to supply custom luxury cakes for a private birthday event he was hosting last month.

The order was extensive: three designer cakes, themed cupcakes, dessert trays, and branded treats, all requested at the last minute with a promise of full payment on delivery… and “extra promo” on Olisto’s platform for exposure.

At first, Nolu was hesitant.

But when the SnapChat personality reportedly insisted that this was a “high-profile gig” and promised that her cakes would be seen by thousands of his followers, she agreed—against her better judgment—to proceed without a deposit.

Bad move.

After spending over R6,000 on ingredients, decor, and labour, Nolu and her small team delivered the cakes to a luxury venue in Sandton.

The party happened.

The cakes were photographed, posted to Olisto’s story, and praised by guests.

But when it came time to collect the promised payment—silence.

In a heartbreaking post that has since gone viral, Nolu wrote:
“I trusted a well-known influencer who begged me for cakes for an event.

I delivered everything as promised.

No payment.

No proper tags.

And now I’m being ignored.

This is not just cake—it’s my time, my business, and my dream being disrespected.

The screenshots show Olisto’s number going from blue ticks to grey.

Voice notes sent by Nolu were played—but never answered.

One message read, “Hi Olisto, just following up on payment as agreed.

Kindly respond today,” to which there was no reply.

Another message from one of Olisto’s alleged associates claimed, “He said he’ll sort it after the weekend, relax hun.

” That weekend has now turned into two weeks, with no word from the influencer or his team.

As the scandal spread, users began digging deeper—and what they found painted an even worse picture.

Several other small business owners came forward with similar stories.

A makeup artist.

A T-shirt printer.

A balloon decor supplier.

All claimed they’d been contacted by Olisto or his affiliates for collaborations or last-minute bookings—and never got paid.

“Same script, different day,” one user tweeted.

“He always says he’ll tag you, give you exposure, then blocks you after the event.

Enough is enough.

With mounting pressure online, Olisto briefly deactivated his SnapChat and locked down his Instagram comments—but the damage was already done.

TikTok creators are now posting dramatic reenactments of the cake delivery gone wrong, while angry entrepreneurs are using the hashtag #PayTheBaker to rally around Nolu and demand accountability.

Even celebrities are weighing in.

One well-known chef commented, “This is why we ask for deposits.

Exposure doesn’t pay rent.

” Meanwhile, fans are urging Olisto to break his silence and either pay the full amount owed or face legal action.

Legal experts are now chiming in, saying that despite the informal arrangement, if proof exists of the order and delivery, Nolu may have grounds for small claims court action or a civil suit—especially with public receipts as damning as the ones she’s posted.

As the scandal heats up, Nolu has received an outpouring of support.

Her cake page has gained thousands of new followers, and customers are placing orders in solidarity.

Some have even donated to her via SnapScan to help her recover the loss.

“Mzansi has your back,” one supporter commented.

“We see you.

We believe you.

And we’re sick of influencers thinking they can play with people’s businesses.

”

So far, Olisto remains silent—but his reputation may have already taken an irreversible hit.

What started as a cake order has turned into a digital takedown, with Mzansi sending a loud message to influencers everywhere: respect small businesses—or get exposed.

As for Nolu? She says she’s not giving up.

“This hurt me, but it won’t break me.

I’ll keep baking.

But I’ll never trust ‘exposure’ over deposits again.

”

And just like that, the soft life got a reality check… served cold.

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