FraudCaster

Archive for November, 2008

The Nigerian Letter, or “419″ Fraud named for the violation of section 419 of the Nigerian Criminal Code, is one of the top ten frauds being perpetrated on the internet. Individuals representing themselves as foreign government officials or dignitaries or others in need of assistance send random emails to potential victims asking for assistance. The fraudster provides an elaborate story and plea for help to move large sums of money to overseas banks.
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