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LoginThe Nigerian scam has been around for a long time. Originally conducted over phone, fax, and traditional mail, this scam invites victims to send a small amount of money on the promise of receiving a much larger sum in return. The development of email has made it much easier for scammers to reach new victims. Many people are confident they can recognise fraud attempts, but it remains clear that anyone can fall victim to online scams. The scam is an infamous advanced fee fraud tactic that originated in Nigeria and has since spread around the world. The most well-known source for these emails is Nigeria, but they can originate from anywhere.
Chris Maxwell tells Sky News he duped up to 30 victims out of tens of thousands of pounds - but now works for a company that identifies fraudsters. Hiding behind the picture of a handsome American soldier stolen from a real Instagram account, Chris Maxwell would try to make women fall in love with him online. Chris says he became a scammer while he was a student aged 17 and would approach strangers in the US, UK, Canada and Germany on social media. Chris says he was arrested in Nigeria but never charged over his romance scams - and knows of others who have "served time".
Nobody likes to think they could be taken advantage of, especially when it comes to online dating. Unfortunately, Nigerian romance scams are too common on popular dating apps and websites. These scams often involve someone claiming to be from Nigeria attempting to gain your trust to get money or personal information out of you. Nigerian romance scammers typically create profiles on popular dating sites using stolen photos and false information. They then contact potential victims using friendly but generic language. Over time, the conversations become more intimate and personal as the scammer builds trust with their target.
An internet romance scam took an unexpected turn, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani. When Maria Grette first discovered that the year-old Danish man with whom she had fallen in love was actually a year-old Nigerian "" internet scammer, the year-old Swede was distraught. But, soon, her feelings changed. She became consumed with what she describes as "a profound need to make a difference to the people of Nigeria".
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6/28/2024
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