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NIGERIAN SCAMS –RECOVERY OF FUNDS

Nigerian scams came into existence over a century ago where scammers used letters to contact business people, claiming that a person who is from a wealthy home has been imprisoned and that if the businessman in question is willing to part away with a small amount of money in other to get the incarcerated persons out, he (the businessman) will get a part of the wealth.

Unfortunately, the fraudster disappears into thin air once payment is made without fulfilling a part of his promise. Their victim realizes that there was no prisoner or wealth anywhere, whereas the money sent is gone.

In the 1980s, variations of these letters found their way into the internet, which in no time turned into email scams and have evolved with new strategies. Scamming has eaten deep into the system of the Nigerian nation such that it is now an everyday occurrence.

A scam can be defined as the act that involves promising a person a considerable amount in return for a token they are expected to make in advance.

WHAT IS A NIGERIAN SCAM?

As the name implies, the Nigerian scam is the type of scam that is prevalent in Nigeria. This type of scam has become so popular that even the Nigerian government recognizes it and, as such, declares it illegal in a section of the Nigerian Criminal Code Section.

Nigerian scams come in different forms: fake charities, fake auctions, investments, dating, etc. For instance, Nigerian date scammers connect through dating sites to extort people of their resources via emotional manipulations.

A Nigerian romance scammer always has a fake profile and constantly devises strategies of siphoning money from victims since that was the intention for dating them. Many people who go online to look for love are always prey for these scammers.

This is also applicable in the areas of investment, where an investor is promised a huge ROI (Return on investment). Fake online sellers who pretend to be selling specific products lure people into making payments for goods but disappear without delivering goods or refunding their money.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ADVANCE FEE FRAUD, 419 FRAUD & NIGERIAN SCAM?

The advance-fee scam or fraud is when a person is deceived into making an upfront payment to get something of a greater value in return. Once the advance payment, the recipient disappears with the money without fulfilling the promise made. This act is also referred to as 419 fraud or Nigeria scam.

HOW DO NIGERIAN SCAMS WORK?

The scammer will initiate contact with you via letter, email, call, text message, or any social media platforms you use. Then he tells you about a vast amount belonging to him but has been trapped, locked away or is inaccessible in a banking institution due to an unfortunate event that will not allow them to do the transaction themselves.

Some of the reasons they give may be taxes in their country or government or any other reason you may find difficult to doubt. Once you yield to their tactics, they make you send funds to them or get your account details through which they will steal from you.

The Nigerian scam started via phone, mail, and fax and has since scammers constantly introduced different strategies to steal from the public.

HOW TO IDENTIFY AND AVOID NIGERIAN SCAMS

Scammers often have a similar pattern of approaching their victims. If you can watch out for these signs curated by our experienced team at Golden Recovery, you will be able to escape fraudsters’ traps and save others around you from scams. One of the signs that a person may be trying to scam you is when you receive an unsolicited email, phone call, or message from a person who claims to be a foreign executive.

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Don’t respond to the message or email, and where it is a phone call, you will do well to end the call immediately and possibly block the number. When there’s an impression for a binding financial commitment to be made.

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Resist the urge to act immediately; instead, take time to think through and discuss the matter with a trusted person You could also be told that a loved one is stranded somewhere far away from you, which will require your financial commitment.

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Do thorough findings on the issue to confirm its genuineness, and it will help you make the right decision. They pretend to be bank officials, government officials, or health providers requesting your personal information to assist you or prevent you from suffering a loss.

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You should contact your service provider to confirm the event the scammer has narrated. Meanwhile, don’t respond and try to cut off the communication immediately to avoid being convinced and deceived. Scammers will always have a believable explanation why they want you to send them money and promise to reward you with a more considerable amount when you co-operate.

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Be careful and don’t send such money no matter how juicy their offer may appear. They will want you to keep whatever they have told you a secret so you don’t encounter a friend or family that will see through the scam.

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Open your mouth and find someone you can trust to discuss it with.

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Don’t respond to the message or email, and where it is a phone call, you will do well to end the call immediately and possibly block the number. When there’s an impression for a binding financial commitment to be made.

2

Resist the urge to act immediately; instead, take time to think through and discuss the matter with a trusted person You could also be told that a loved one is stranded somewhere far away from you, which will require your financial commitment.

3

Do thorough findings on the issue to confirm its genuineness, and it will help you make the right decision. They pretend to be bank officials, government officials, or health providers requesting your personal information to assist you or prevent you from suffering a loss.

4

You should contact your service provider to confirm the event the scammer has narrated. Meanwhile, don’t respond and try to cut off the communication immediately to avoid being convinced and deceived. Scammers will always have a believable explanation why they want you to send them money and promise to reward you with a more considerable amount when you co-operate.

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Be careful and don’t send such money no matter how juicy their offer may appear. They will want you to keep whatever they have told you a secret so you don’t encounter a friend or family that will see through the scam.

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Open your mouth and find someone you can trust to discuss it with.

HOW TO REPORT NIGERIAN SCAMS

The Nigerian government is aware of the high scam rate in the country and has put in place different strategies for addressing and reporting this issue when it happens.

If you are a scam victim, you should immediately make the matter known to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (for internet crime schemes). This body collaborates with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Federal Bureau of investigation (typical fraud schemes), and the National White Collar Crime Center.

If the scam occurred via a website, you should notify the administrators of such a website.

  • The 419 Coalition Website (focus on fighting advance fee scam).
  • For direct contact, you can use the information below.
  • Abuja Office (covers the Northern part and Middle part of Nigeria)
  • The U.S, Embassy (Abuja Office), Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Telephone
    (234)-9-461-4000 or send a mail here.
    Lagos Office (covers Southern Part of Nigeria)
  • U.S. Consulate General Lagos, 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, V.I, Lagos, Telephone:
    (234)-1-460-3400 or send a mail here.

HOW TO GET MONEY BACK FROM A NIGERIAN SCAM

Being a scam victim could be traumatic and depressing; however, there is hope if you are a victim of an online scam, and here is what to do to recover your money.

Don’t let scammers get away with your money! Fraudulent individuals and companies that have taken your cash can be apprehended in several ways. Golden Recovery specializes in getting your money back from scammers, such as 419 scam recovery of funds.

If you’ve lost money due to a fraud or scam, there are actions we can take to help you get your money back. Please make use of our free consultation today.

As technology advances, new strategies are employed by these fraudsters to rob people. Still, At Golden Recovery, we have the experience and use tested strategies for combating scammers while ensuring that we recover your money back.

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