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DrAwesome

05-04-2004 13:47

Nigerian jailed for e-mail scam

Nigerian jailed for e-mail scam

Source BBC News

[Edit] (Neil)-No need for a copy/paste of copyrighted material, the link is more than sufficient, thanks.

[Edit](DrAwesome)-Well thats a first i have Always posted in this way.

bob_a_builder

05-04-2004 13:50

Re: Nigerian jailed for e-mail scam

Quote:

"In addition I'm quite satisfied that given the gravity of this offence it's detrimental to the welfare of the UK that you should remain here."

That should put a stop to it then !

Although

Quote:

Detective Constable Dave Morris, from the North Wales Police fraud squad, said: "The internet has made it much easier for individuals to operate.

aliferste

05-04-2004 13:52

Re: Nigerian jailed for e-mail scam

Anyone with a bit of sense wouldnt fall for this anyway......makes you wonder though :rolleyes:

zoombini

05-04-2004 14:01

Re: Nigerian jailed for e-mail scam

Wahooo, about time too.
I get them reguraly offering me millions.

Stuartbe

05-04-2004 14:10

Re: Nigerian jailed for e-mail scam

:tu: :) 1 spammer down 4.574.556 to go :(

bob_a_builder

05-04-2004 16:13

Re: Nigerian jailed for e-mail scam

Quote:

Anyone with a bit of sense wouldnt fall for this anyway

Whats that saying about a (greedy) fool and his money...

"Indications are that Advance Fee Fraud grosses hundreds of millions of dollars annually and the losses are continuing to escalate. In all likelihood, there are victims who do not report their losses to authorities due to either fear or embarrassment."
http://www.secretservice.gov/alert419.shtml

IIRC one such mug was also murdered while trying to get his money back from the 'lads from lagos' (or Llandudno or wherever in this case)

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