[citw150] CITW 150 L3 Q4
- From: Spike Fuehr <spiker99_1999@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: citw150@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:44:27 -0800 (PST)
http://www.scambusters.org/NigerianFee.html
SCAM: The Nigerian Advance Fee Scheme The Nigerian Advance Fee Scam has been
around for quite awhile, but despite many warnings, continues to draw in many
victims. In fact, the Financial Crimes Division of the Secret Service receives
approximately 100 telephone calls from victims/ potential victims and 300-500
pieces of related correspondence per day about this scam!
Here is a sample of a letter a victim may receive:
(Note: The letter that is sent is all in capital letters.)
LAGOS, NIGERIA.
ATTENTION: THE PRESIDENT/CEO
DEAR SIR,
CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS PROPOSAL
HAVING CONSULTED WITH MY COLLEAGUES AND BASED ON THE INFORMATION GATHERED FROM
THE NIGERIAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, I HAVE THE PRIVILEGE TO REQUEST
FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE TO TRANSFER THE SUM
AND SO ON.
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