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Bookmark or Share- What Are 419/ Nigerian Scams? (And How To Protect Yourself)What exactly is a 419/ Nigerian scam? Well, if the number 419 is throwing you, don’t worry. It stems from Nigeria’s Criminal Code which outlaws this type of scam. The scams are still loosely called “Nigerian” scams, although they have now gone global and can come from anywhere in the world. Who Is At Risk: Have you ever used Craigslist?
- What You Need to Know About Nigerian Prince Scams - AARPPublished December 31, 2018. / Updated December 15, 2023. One of the first cons to flourish on the internet, the “Nigerian prince” scam, also known as the “419” scam (named for the section of Nigeria’s criminal code dealing with fraud), has an ignominious history that long predates the digital age.
- Nigerian Letter Scam Definition and How to Avoid It - InvestopediaThe Nigerian letter scam, also known as advance fee fraud or "419 fraud," is a scheme in which a sender requests help facilitating the illegal transfer of money. The letter may be sent by mail,...
- What is the Nigerian Scam (419 scam) with Examples - ComparitechThe Nigerian scam – also known as a 419 scam – is a form of advanced fee fraud that’s typically carried out via email. We look at its history, most recent convolutions and provide advice on identifying similar scams.
- The Origins of Nigeria's Notorious 419 Scams - NewsweekNigerians call scams like these "Four One Nine," so called by reference to Article 419 of the country's criminal code, which concerns fraud. Yet Nigeria's 419 scammers have a far longer...
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