How to Protect Yourself from Nigerian Fraudsters

The purpose of this article is to warn visitors of scam operators who are out to lure you with lucrative offers / easy money. In addition to original Nigerian scam of so called 'Financial service' - nowadays it could even be an export order on d/a, agency offer, diamond sale, gold ornament import etc. etc. Please exercise your judgment before making any payment

These scam artists have perfected the art of delusion. He may establish the credibility of his contacts, and thereby his influence, by arranging a meeting between the victim and "government officials" in real or fake government offices. You may be reassured of the authenticity of the arrangement by forged or false documents bearing apparently official Nigerian government letterhead, seals, as well as false letters of credit, payment schedules and bank drafts.

Some indications of the scam:

1. An unsolicited mail that tries to delude you into thinking that you have been singled out to participate in a very lucrative arrangement.
2. Big money, running into millions of US Dollars
3. Easy money - you stand to gain enormous amount for few easy simple tasks.
4. An element of secrecy
5. An element of urgency - transaction needs to be closed fast.
6. Advance payments on your part for bribing officials, paying advance tax or simply agent's fee.
7. An invitation to visit the country (extremely dangerous - people have lost their lives by doing so).

The good news is that hundreds of organizations from all around the world have joined hands to fight this menace. All you need is an awareness and alertness to successfully fight these fraudsters.