How to avoid 419 fraud in Nigeria?

Your best defense against a Nigerian scam is not to fall for it in the first place. Here’s how to avoid getting swindled by 419 fraud: Sometimes, multiple scammers will pose as one person; other times, one scammer will pose as a wealthy Nigerian, attorney, travel agent, lawyer, government official, etc.

What is the worst part of online dating in Nigeria?

The worst part of all is that you’ll willingly participate – giving your money and heart to someone you think you trust. Some Nigerian scammers solely trick through emails, Ponzi/pyramid schemes, or fake cashier checks, etc. Others participate in something called a romance scam, where they pretend to be a trusted friend and online lover.

Do you have to be a US citizen to get scammed?

Again, there is no such requirement under U.S. law. The scammer claims to have been born and raised in the United States, but uses poor grammar and spelling indicative of a non-native English speaker. Although the scammer may claim to be in Nigeria, he or she may ask that the money be sent to an account in another country.

Can I send money to Nigeria from someone I never met?

If this is someone you have not met personally, we urge you to stop corresponding with whoever sent the message, and please do not send any money to Nigeria. In addition, do not believe that you have won a lottery you never entered or inherited money from someone you’ve never met or heard of.

Do most websites sell counterfeit consumer goods?

What’s interesting is that many people even acknowledge the fact that most websites sell counterfeit consumer goods. However, they rather buy fakes as long as they look good or if the reviews are fine (watch out for the Amazon Vine scam). We were asked several times questions like this one: “Where can I buy fake designer clothes online?