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Old 05-04-2004, 13:47   #1
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Old 05-04-2004, 13:50   #2
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Re: Nigerian jailed for e-mail scam
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"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 !

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Detective Constable Dave Morris, from the North Wales Police fraud squad, said: "The internet has made it much easier for individuals to operate.
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Old 05-04-2004, 13:52   #3
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Re: Nigerian jailed for e-mail scam
Anyone with a bit of sense wouldnt fall for this anyway......makes you wonder though
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Old 05-04-2004, 14:01   #4
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Re: Nigerian jailed for e-mail scam
Wahooo, about time too.
I get them reguraly offering me millions.
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1 spammer down 4.574.556 to go
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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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