Nigeria is notorious for its 419 scam activity.
The news from Nigeria, an African country of 170 million people is fantastic. At least, for the Nigerians themselves.
According to new data released by the Nigerian government, there are now more than 44 million Internet users in Nigeria.
The number represents an astounding leap from 2.5 million users in 2005 and 10 million Internet users in 2008. That’s a 440% increase in 4 years!
A large number of Internet scams originate from Nigeria, with the number “419” referring to the article of the Nigerian Criminal Code dealing with fraud.
Despite the small number of Internet users in Nigeria for the past decade, Nigerian scammers managed to defraud hundreds of victims and amass millions of dollars in stolen funds.
With 44 million Nigerian Internet users, the threat will become even more problematic, as the 419 scam is taught to a new generation of fraudsters. Of course, not all Nigerians are scammers, but those that are know the tricks rather well and are willing to pass the “tools of the trade” onto others.
Domainers around the world need to be aware of Nigerian fraudsters; here is some sound advice on how to protect oneself from the 419 scammers.
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claim id: 235hj87hjhj856;
Hello friend I hope this communication finds you well. I’m the Governor secretary’s 2nd cousin and heir apparent in line of succession to the royal family of Nigeria. I hereby bequeath you the sum of £100,000,000,000.000 as the sole beneficially of my estate.
to claim your sum please forward the following:
your claim id:_____________________
drivers license:___________________
tax file number:___________________
social security number:_____________
health care number:_______________
bank account number:_____________
credit card number:________________
godaddy email and password:_______
Given the international laws of financial institutes there is a small process sum of $300 USD
required from your behalf to be wired in order for this transaction to proceed.
God bless you and please take a long 6 month holiday away from your computer to relax and enjoy the forthcoming financial relief granted to you and loved ones.
sincerely:
Rev Frakyou-overjoy