The Nigerian Email Scam: Old Scam, New Twist, 419 Eater

May 31, 2016 MLM & Affiliate Marketing News

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One of the nation’s longest-running scams is taking on new twists, reports the Better Business Bureau. Known as Nigerian letter scams, these “fund transfer” frauds reach intended victims by fax, letter or e-mail. The sender, who claims to be a government official or member of a royal family, requests assistance in transferring millions of dollars of excess money out of Nigeria and promises to pay the person for his or her help. The message is always of an “urgent, private” nature.

Consumers can take steps to protect themselves against the Nigerian letter scam and its variations.

• If you receive a letter from Nigeria, or any other country, asking you to send personal or banking information, do not reply! The BBB suggests you immediately delete or throw away any such correspondence.


• If you have already responded to such a plea, or if you know someone who is corresponding in this scheme, contact the U.S. Secret Service as soon as possible (phone: 202.406.5572 or e-mail 419.fcd@usss.treas.gov).

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