Advance Fee Fraud

The 419 Coalition The 419 Coalition- Devoted to fighting the advance money scam, in which victims are offered millions for allowing an even greater sum to be deposited in their bank account, but en… Advance Fee Fraud and Banks Advance Fee Fraud and Banks- Transcript of a talk on this type of fraud from a banker's perspective. The "Nigerian" Scam: Costly Compassion The "Nigerian" Scam: Costly Compassion- Federal Trade Commission alert on those polite letters from strangers in trouble, which promise a large financial reward for discreetly hel… Brian Wizard Brian Wizard- Offers free pdf-format books about fighting Nigerian 419 letter scams and email fraud. Nigerian Scam Nigerian Scam- Snopes.com outlines the basics of this con, mentions variations, gives an example of a typical letter, explains how victims are taken in by this long-running scam. … The Nigerian Nightmare The Nigerian Nightmare- Examines the 419 scam as well as its history, going back several decades. [Slate] I Crave Your Distinguished Indulgence (and All Your Cash) I Crave Your Distinguished Indulgence (and All Your Cash)- The author describes the mass of offers he has received from African nations, offering him a share of millions, with a d… The "419" or "Nigerian" Scam The "419" or "Nigerian" Scam- People in academia can be targets of advance fee fraud schemes too. Sample letter, bullet list of common features of a "419" scam, and FAQ. From Univ… Crackdown on £8.4m African sting Crackdown on £8.4m African sting- The idea of the African elite offering untold riches to strangers via e-mail or fax may seem absurd, but the National Criminal Intelligence Servi… Artists Against 419 Artists Against 419- Provides information on fake bank sites and how to distinguish them from legitimate ones, along with announcements of monthly flash mob events aiming to shut … Anatomy of a 419 scam Anatomy of a 419 scam- Detailed examination of how an American man fell for a fraudulent scheme operating out of the UK. [The Register] Nigeria E-Mail Scam aka 419 Scam aka Advance Fee Fraud Nigeria E-Mail Scam aka 419 Scam aka Advance Fee Fraud- Description of the scam's mechanics, history, senders' aliases, ways to easily identify the scam email, and related links. ISCS Corporation and Receiver Corporation ISCS Corporation and Receiver Corporation- Info about an alleged employment and job training scam running in Chicago.