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#4530300 - 07/16/20 09:02 PM Nigerian Scammers 2.0  
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Man, so much for the nigerian princess bank scam or the lost box of war loot.

This one got pretty sophisticated.

FBI nabs Nigerian business scammer who allegedly cost victims millions

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The US government has gained custody of a Nigerian man who is accused of participating in a massive fraud and money laundering operation. The defendant, Ray "Hushpuppi" Abbas, has amassed 2.4 million followers on Instagram, where he flaunts his access to luxury cars, designer clothing, and private jets. The feds say that he gained this wealth by defrauding banks, law firms, and other businesses out of millions of dollars. He was arrested last month by authorities in the United Arab Emirates, where he had been living.


These guys got some BIG money $$$$.Tons of videos and more detailed info on the Chicago companies scammed available. I just went for this arsTechnica article to see the comments. Usually a few smart folks there, and I enjoy their knowledgeable comments.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy...mer-who-allegedly-cost-victims-millions/

Smart crooks out there folks, be really careful with electronic info.

I may have brought it up before, but the only card I use on the internet now is my Capital One MC because it has the built in capability to create a virtual card number for every online transaction. Works great, integrates into my browser(s) and very easy to use. Highly recomended FWIW.




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#4530382 - 07/17/20 06:57 PM Re: Nigerian Scammers 2.0 [Re: Nixer]  
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It is reported that a nigerian prince has been found dead in his palace, among millions of dollars. His farewell letter states that he wanted to give it all away, but no one answered. It broke his heart and he committed suicide.

#4530398 - 07/17/20 08:38 PM Re: Nigerian Scammers 2.0 [Re: Nixer]  
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I still receive Nigerian scam emails. Most of the time they go straight to the spam folder. I didn't know I had that many relatives in Nigeria and I ain't even African.

Anyone who falls for something like this probably deserve it. It means they are not very smart.

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#4530403 - 07/17/20 09:12 PM Re: Nigerian Scammers 2.0 [Re: Nixer]  
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That astronaut scam is awesome. Friggin' awesome!


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#4530418 - 07/17/20 09:59 PM Re: Nigerian Scammers 2.0 [Re: Dart]  
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Originally Posted by Dart
That astronaut scam is awesome. Friggin' awesome!

I needs to be a bad B-movie pronto, where's Netflix or SyFy?

#4530430 - 07/17/20 11:02 PM Re: Nigerian Scammers 2.0 [Re: Nixer]  
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I received this a few time. Yeah, the FBI will send you money.

Anyone can immediately tell it's a scam because the FBI will not be using a sbcglobal email address. It will be a .gov email address.

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#4530434 - 07/17/20 11:23 PM Re: Nigerian Scammers 2.0 [Re: Dart]  
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Originally Posted by Dart
That astronaut scam is awesome. Friggin' awesome!


Absolutely wonderful.

Almost as cool as a LAW FIRM getting scammed for $900k by the scammer I posted about.

PS: I actually met a guy in LA, born and raised in LA, who married a real Nigerian Princess. The guy is/was (dunno which) the "black sheep" of the wealthiest oil field maritime family in LA.

Actually thought about taking a job there with him a couple of times. Stay like 9 months, come home it's tax free income.

Nahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.


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#4530457 - 07/18/20 09:28 AM Re: Nigerian Scammers 2.0 [Re: Nixer]  
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These are both hilarious. Apart from the literal mistakes, one can often spot a scam because the greetings are too polite!
I have been the recipient in the past of some very authentic looking notifications from HMRC (Our customs and Excise) but fall down on 'Hello hope you are well' and 'kind regards' Not the sort of warmth one would expect from the Tax Man!



#4530514 - 07/18/20 06:14 PM Re: Nigerian Scammers 2.0 [Re: Nixer]  
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I got one from Warren E. Buffet the other day....lol

#4530533 - 07/18/20 10:00 PM Re: Nigerian Scammers 2.0 [Re: Nixer]  
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There is also a Nigerian email scam going around telling folks if they want to receive their $1200 stimulus money or their unemployment benefits, to send $50. There are people falling for it because the Secret Service has reported that they already scam folks out of millions of $.


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#4530541 - 07/19/20 12:52 AM Re: Nigerian Scammers 2.0 [Re: Nixer]  
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Just for 24 hours I'll double your stimulus money...

Why even bother anymore but, in the interest of preserving..errr, ummm...preserving mentally challenged planning (see...I didn't even mention congress)

IF IT SEEMS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE...it probably is not true. duh


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I am not there, never have been or ever will be, but the fruitless search may be more gratifying then the "content" you might otherwise be exposed to.

"There's a sucker born every minute."
Phineas Taylor Barnum

#4530679 - 07/20/20 02:34 PM Re: Nigerian Scammers 2.0 [Re: Nixer]  
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I'm still waiting to get a Ukrainian mail order bride email from some 20 year old mega-model looking woman asking me to marry her.


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