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To: Sharck who wrote (37631)	3/23/2002 1:53:35 PM
From: Dominick	Respond to of 37746

Call the military and give them the grid coordinates of Nigeria. Tell then that's their next testing ground to fire their missles. Dominick

To: Sharck who wrote (37631)	3/25/2002 9:57:14 AM
From: electrodude	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 37746

If it sounds to good to be true.... YES! Thats what I always say when I see people on SI claiming perfect trading records and offering garantees of fabulous returns to anyone for just "following their calls". ED

To: Sharck who wrote (37631)	3/25/2002 10:49:03 PM
From: Druss	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 37746

Sharck--What a coincidence. I got something like that too. Out of Nigeria too, the story was a bit different and I got a chance for 35 million dollars. I inadvertently deleted it, not to worry though, I am sure other similar offers will come in. Druss

To: Sharck who wrote (37631)	3/26/2002 6:24:44 AM
From: gringodoc	Respond to of 37746

Here are some excerpts from the U.S. Secret Service Web Site on these Nigerian 4-1-9 frauds. The entire web page is worth a click: secretservice.gov and plenty on google: google.com Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud Overview The perpetrators of Advance Fee Fraud (AFF), known internationally as "4-1-9" fraud after the section of the Nigerian penal code which addresses fraud schemes, are often very creative and innovative. <snip> The letter, while appearing transparent and even ridiculous to most, unfortunately is growing in its effectiveness. It sets the stage and is the opening round of a two-layered scheme or scheme within a scheme. The fraudster will eventually reach someone who, while skeptical, desperately wants the deal to be genuine. <snip> Victims are almost always requested to travel to Nigeria or a border country to complete a transaction. Individuals are often told that a visa will not be necessary to enter the country. The Nigerian con artists may then bribe airport officials to pass the victims through Immigration and Customs. Because it is a serious offense in Nigeria to enter without a valid visa, the victim's illegal entry may be used by the fraudsters as leverage to coerce the victims into releasing funds. Violence and threats of physical harm may be employed to further pressure victims. In June of 1995, an American was murdered in Lagos, Nigeria, while pursuing a 4-1-9 scam, and numerous other foreign nationals have been reported as missing. <snip> In the next stage some alleged problem concerning the "inside man" will suddenly arise. An official will demand an up-front bribe or an unforeseen tax or fee to the Nigerian government will have to be paid before the money can be transferred. These can include licensing fees, registration fees, and various forms of taxes and attorney fees. Normally each fee paid is described as the very last fee required. Invariably, oversights and errors in the deal are discovered by the Nigerians, necessitating additional payments and allowing the scheme to be stretched out over many months. <snip> Indications are that Advance Fee Fraud grosses hundreds of millions of dollars annually and the losses are continuing to escalate. In all likelihood, there are victims who do not report their losses to authorities due to either fear or embarrassment. In response to this growing epidemic, the United States Secret Service established "Operation 4-1-9" designed to target Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud on an international basis. The Financial Crimes Division of the Secret Service receives approximately 100 telephone calls from victims/potential victims and 300-500 pieces of related correspondence per day.