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Has anyone else noticed an increase in “Nigeria scam” type emails? Do you know anyone ever falling for it?

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 3rd, 2011%

Question by Isabella: Has anyone else noticed an increase in “Nigeria scam” type emails? Do you know anyone ever falling for it?
Sometimes they land in my bulk folder, sometimes in regular folder, but I have been receiving an increased number of these through my AT&T and Hotmail emails. I usually check my bulk folder because . . . → Read More: Has anyone else noticed an increase in “Nigeria scam” type emails? Do you know anyone ever falling for it?

Q&A: Why does Nigeria have a reputation for all these internet scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 17th, 2011%

Question by James Bond: Why does Nigeria have a reputation for all these internet scams?
I’m sure there are a hell of a lot of scams on the internet from all over the world.. my question is how did Nigeria become the stereotypical “scam” country

Best answer:

Answer by Bolide ⌡Yes, Virginia, There is No Free Lunch⌠Near total collapse . . . → Read More: Q&A: Why does Nigeria have a reputation for all these internet scams?

What do you think about sending some email scams to those lowlifes in Nigeria who send so many to us?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 29th, 2011%

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Question by Imindirestraits: What do you think about sending some email scams to those lowlifes in Nigeria who send so many to us?
come up with some rediculous outragous email, Oh lets say, would you like to come to the U S for free, send me your info and you can be here as soon . . . → Read More: What do you think about sending some email scams to those lowlifes in Nigeria who send so many to us?

419 Scam Internet fleecing scams thrive in Nigeria.

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 9th, 2010%

The Scam: The offers are posted on bulletin boards and arrive as a business opportunity in your email box, come at you in the form of Instant Messages and Private Messages. The offer is simple: a person in a foreign country, sometimes alleged to be in one of the old Soviet Bloc countries, states that he . . . → Read More: 419 Scam Internet fleecing scams thrive in Nigeria.

Nigeria: Security Agents Warn of Wi-Fi Cyber Theft By Bogus Bishop

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 19th, 2010%

Nigeria: Security Agents Warn of Wi-Fi Cyber Theft By Bogus Bishop
The American Broadcasting Company’s Investigative Team has learned that federal authorities believe Nigerian scammers are posing as Bishop Joseph Perry and by one estimate, have stolen tens of thousands of dollars from the unsuspecting faithful.

Read more . . . → Read More: Nigeria: Security Agents Warn of Wi-Fi Cyber Theft By Bogus Bishop

why do so many email scams come from Nigeria?

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 13th, 2010%

why Nigeria in particular? Also, out of interest, do the scammers really make much money out of the various scams or have people got wise to . . . → Read More: why do so many email scams come from Nigeria?

ABC News reports on 419 scams from Nigeria

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 25th, 2010%

Some time ago, ABC news did a report on Nigerian 419 advanced fee fraud scams in Nigeria. A good video to watch of you are curious on to how these . . . → Read More: ABC News reports on 419 scams from Nigeria

Nigeria Scams & Private Investigators

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 17th, 2010%

Nigeria Private Investigators Busy in Lagos

Private investigators in Lagos, Nigeria are increasingly busy chasing scammers and investigating fraud. Some professional investigators are even investigating cases of locals who claim to be investigators, and later steal clients’ money. The fraud and internet scam activity here is more out of control than ever.

Lagos is the home for most . . . → Read More: Nigeria Scams & Private Investigators

Nigeria : Jingle Bell, All the Way

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 23rd, 2009%

Nigeria : Jingle Bell, All the Way
Lagos — It’s another Christmas (or Christ’s Mass) ! You can hear the angels, the Magi, the Shepherds, men and women of our time inhabiting the four corners of the earth singing: “jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle all the way ” in celebration of Christmas.

Read more . . . → Read More: Nigeria : Jingle Bell, All the Way

Is Anyone Else Getting Sick And Tired Of These Nigeria Email Scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 9th, 2009%

Their latest one is claiming to be the FBI claiming I’ve made an illegal transaction, etc. Geez, do these people realize that no one cares, or no one’s falling . . . → Read More: Is Anyone Else Getting Sick And Tired Of These Nigeria Email Scams?

Is It Very Dangerous To Use Webcams In Nigeria Because Of Internet Scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 7th, 2009%

do you have to be worried that someone will hyjack your picture or web cam and use it . . . → Read More: Is It Very Dangerous To Use Webcams In Nigeria Because Of Internet Scams?

How do the nigerian 23432 scams work when you are going through paypal?

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 29th, 2009%

i am trying to sell a ps3 and i got a bunch of emails from folks who want the items shipped internationally, most to nigeria. after looking around the net i found a lot of these nigerian scams. my question is, if the payment is made through pay-pal how can they scam me. i don’t give . . . → Read More: How do the nigerian 23432 scams work when you are going through paypal?

Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs
1.Scams and Rip-Offs} Acai Supplements and Other “Free” Trial Offers – Ads offering trial offers for teeth whiteners, acai anti-aging pills and other miracle supplements blanket the Internet, including trusted Web sites of national news organizations. The marketing campaigns often falsely claimed an endorsement by Oprah, Rachel Ray and Doctor Oz. Thousands of consumers complained to BBB that the free trial actually cost them as much as hundreds of dollars, month after month.

2.Scams and Rip-Offs} Stimulus/Government Grant Scams – Even before President Obama announced the stimulus plan in February, scammers had already set up schemes for misleading consumers and small business owners into thinking they could get a piece of the pie. Offers for worthless assistance and advice on how to get government grants bombarded consumers online, over the phone and via mail and e-mail.

3.Scams and Rip-Offs} Robocalls – Owning a cell phone or having their phone number on the do-not-call list did not help thousands of people across the US put a stop to harassing automated telemarketing calls in 2009. The robocalls often claimed that their auto warranty was about to expire—which wasn’t true—or offered help in reducing their interest rate on their credit card. The prevalence of robocalls violating federal telemarketing laws prompted the FTC to increase restrictions on the practice in 2009.

4.Scams and Rip-Offs} Lottery/Sweepstakes Scam – The victim receives a letter in the mail pretending to be from Reader’s Digest, Publisher’s Clearing House or a phony foreign lottery claiming that he or she has won millions. The letter comes with a check that represents only a portion of the total winnings. In order to get the rest, the victim has to deposit the check and then wire hundreds of dollars back to the scammers supposedly to cover taxes or some other bogus fee. The victim wires the money, but the prize never arrives.

5.Scams and Rip-Offs} Job Hunter Scams –Scams targeting job hunters vary and include attempts to gain access to personal information such as bank account or social security numbers and requirements to pay a fee in order to even be considered for the job. Another common scam was reported to BBB by job hunters who were told by a prospective employer that they had to check their credit report before being considered for a job. The job offer is actually a marketing ploy for online credit monitoring that costs the victim every month until they cancel.

6.Scams and Rip-Offs} Google Work from Home Scam – Countless Web sites cropped up in 2009 that claimed you could learn how to make money from home using Google or Twitter and offered a free trial of learning materials. The Web sites often included the Google or Twitter moniker and logo. As a result, many people who complained to BBB thought they were getting a job with Google or Twitter when in, fact, they were being lured into another misleading free-trial offer and were billed every month for the materials and other mystery charges that added up to hundreds of dollars.

7.Scams and Rip-Offs} Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue/Debt Assistance – Many families are struggling in the current economy and hucksters are offering to help them save their house from foreclosure or help them get out of credit card debt. Unfortunately, victims are paying hundreds of dollars up front for the assistance they desperately need but ultimately never receive.

8.Scams and Rip-Offs} Mystery Shopping – Consumers across the country thought that they could make some extra money by becoming a secret shopper and evaluating the customer service of various stores. The victim is asked to evaluate their shopping experience at a few stores as well as a money wiring service such as Western Union or MoneyGram by wiring money back to the scammers. A seemingly real looking check is supposed to cover the costs, but ends up being a fake. The victim is out hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

9.Scams and Rip-Offs} Over-Payment Scams – Over-payment scams typically target small business owners, landlords or individuals with rooms to rent and sellers on classifieds or sites like Craigslist. Typically the scammer pretends to be a customer, possible renter or interested buyer, respectively. The victim receives a check for more than the amount requested. The scammers then ask the victim to deposit the check and wire the extra amount elsewhere, such as to a shipping company. Ultimately though, the check is fake and the victim is really wiring money back to the scammers.

10.Scams and Rip-Offs} Phishing e-mails/H1N1 spam – A perennial problem, phishing e-mails pop up in inboxes and can take various forms such as appearing to be from a business, a government agency or official or even a friend. Whatever the setup, the goal of any phishing e-mail is the same: to trick victims into divulging sensitive financial information or to infect the victim’s computer with viruses and malware. In addition to phishing e-mails, spam e-mail selling wares to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus were particularly rampant in 2009.

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