Nigeria is well known around the globe for being the country that promoted and triggered internet scams as we know them today. Investigators in Nigeria say that although the online crime schemes have evolved in time and have spread throughout the globe, much of the structure of internet crime comes from the early days in […]
In the last decade the internet has become extremely important in the social field. From keeping in touch with friends and family, to meeting new people. With this trend, online dating and social media sites are every day more relevant in people´s lives all over the world. There is definitely a greater acceptance of using […]
Nigeria has been on the map of online fraud for a long time, almost as long as the Internet has been available to us. The stories about a Nigerian prince who needed help or the wealthy man whose last wish was to give his fortune to a long distant relative are now part of the […]
Internet dating sites are fast becoming even bigger targets for scams and fraud. The schemers play to the emotions of people looking to make meaningful connections and prey on those viewed as being vulnerable. The FBI maintains an ongoing list of the most common fraudulent activities that people can and should watch out for. It […]
When internet scams first surfaced, many originated in Western African nations, like Nigeria. The attempted scams became so prevalent and highly-publicized that they almost became a joke as people were desensitized to them. These Nigerian scams have evolved over the years though. In addition to the traditional “419 scams” that still manage to hook a […]
Nigerian fraud crimes have been around for decades, and while it seems you may be aware of how to avoid them, the scam artists are good. Quite good, in fact. Nigerian scams just won’t die – the criminals continue to operate with success and have expanded globally. This is why it’s important to keep an […]
