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	Advance fee fraud - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Advance fee fraud is a confidence trick in which the target is persuaded to advance relatively small sums of money in the hope of realizing a much larger gain.
		Legitimate Nigerian businesses find that their e-mails increasingly fail to reach their targets, due to people and companies setting their e-mail clients to automatically mark all mail containing the words 'Nigeria' and 'Nigerian' or coming from Nigerian IP addresses as spam, or even delete it out of hand.
		The scheme or script of an advance fee fraud, e.g., the late dictator format (the scammer pretends to be a relative of a dictator, e.g.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Advance_fee_fraud (3467 words)

	Spamsters Nigerian Fraud Information Directory
		Advance Fee - A Repy Generator (humor) - Allows you to quickly generate a tongue-in-cheek response to those annoying Nigerian scam emails - plug in a few key names and facts, and your response is good to go.
		Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud - Detailed information on the scheme, centered largely in Nigeria, wherein people are offered a share of millions of dollars to help transfer the money to their bank account.
		Nigerian Letter Scam - Detailing how the scam works, wherein victims are contacted by mail, fax, or email with an offer of a share of millions of dollars, to be transferred into their bank account.
	spamsters.com /fraud.html (1474 words)

	United States Secret Service: Financial Crimes Division
		Fraud associated with EBT programs is a violation of two of the Secret Service's primary jurisdictions: Title 18, United States Code, Section 1029, Access Device Fraud and United States Code, Section 1030, Computer Fraud.
		The perpetrators of Advance Fee Fraud are often very creative and innovative.
		Nigerian nationals, purporting to be officials of their government or banking institutions, will fax or mail letters to individuals and businesses in the United States and other countries.
	www.secretservice.gov /financial_crimes.shtml (3232 words)

	Federal Bureau of Investigation - Common Fraud Schemes
		Nigerian letter frauds combine the threat of impersonation fraud with a variation of an advance fee scheme in which a letter, mailed from Nigeria, offers the recipient the "opportunity" to share in a percentage of millions of dollars that the author, a self-proclaimed government official, is trying to transfer illegally out of Nigeria.
		The Nigerian government is not sympathetic to victims of these schemes, since the victim actually conspires to remove funds from Nigeria in a manner that is contrary to Nigerian law.
		The purpose of these frauds is generally to encourage the victim to send money to a foreign bank where it is eventually transferred to an off-shore account that is in the control of the con artist.
	www.fbi.gov /majcases/fraud/fraudschemes.htm (2890 words)

	Email Scam Resource (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The perpetrators of Advance Fee Fraud (AFF), known internationally as "419" fraud after the section of the Nigerian penal code which addresses fraud schemes, are often very creative and innovative.
		In the letter, the Nigerian will inform the recipient that he is seeking a reputable foreign company or individual into whose account he can deposit funds ranging from $10-$60 million that the Nigerian government overpaid on some procurement contract.
		Victims are often convinced of the authenticity of Advance Fee Fraud schemes by the forged or false documents bearing apparently official Nigerian government letterhead, seals, as well as false letters of credit, payment schedules and bank drafts.
	www.scamdex.com /419-index.htm (1040 words)

	Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud Convictions and Busts by Law Enforcement Agencies
		These organizations are responsible for financial crimes and fraud schemes costing Americans, and citizens of countries around the world, hundreds of millions of dollars a year, as well as for the importation of a significant amount of the heroin used in the United States, and much of the cocaine smuggled to Europe, Asia and Africa.
		Nigerian criminal enterprises have adopted new technologies and modern marketing practices more quickly than most multi-national corporations, constantly refining their delivery methods and their “pitch” to circumvent the efforts of law enforcement and consumer protection agencies.
		Nigerian embassy officials in Abidjan say they warned the Ivorian authorities that the group was on the wanted list of their own country but were told that Cote d'Ivoire had an open economic policy, so whoever had money to invest was welcomed.
	www.crimes-of-persuasion.com /Nigerian/nigerian_busts.htm (10314 words)

	Quatloos! -- Advance Fee Fraud Museum (Nigerian 419 Scam...)
		There are so many varieties of this fraud that they are impossible to catalogue, but we'll show you a few of the most common so that you will be on guard for the next "too good to be true" deal that comes along.
		Nigerian 4-1-9 Forum - Open discussion forum about advance fee fraud, such as the Nigerian 4-1-9 scam.
		Talk about the Nigerian 4-1-9 scam in all its many variations, such as bogus checks sent from Nigeria to purchase used cars in the U.S. and many other variations of this scam.
	www.quatloos.com /advanced_fee_fraud.htm (472 words)

	Google Directory - Society > Issues > Fraud > Advance Fee Fraud
		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 end up having their accounts drained or being fooled into advancing fictitious taxes, fees or bribes.
		What the West African "419" fraud is, how it works, where victims meet up with the criminals operating this scheme, what residents of the UK should do if they receive a 419 letter.
		This site discusses the advance fee fraud scheme in Nigeria and touches upon the problems facing that third world country.
	wwwgoogle.com /Top/Society/Issues/Fraud/Advance_Fee_Fraud (1048 words)

	Advance Fee Fraud - aa419 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		These fees may be in the form of bribes to officials, duties, taxes, account fees, etc. As each charge is paid by the gullible victim, a new fee arises.
		In modern times this form of fraud has become a major 'industry' in Nigeria, so much so that it is now commonly referred to as "Nigerian Fraud", even when perpetrated by citizens of other countries.
		Another common name is "419 fraud" after Section 419 of the Nigerian Penal code, the section that specifically prohibits this type of crime.
	www.aa419.org /content/fraud.php (407 words)

	Advance Fee Fraud: Fraud at Canadian Content
		Its primary focus is on 419 or Advance Fee Fraud.
		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 end up having their accounts drained or being fooled into advancing fictitious taxes, fees or bri
		An explanation of this fraud and why it is dangerous, a running total of how much he has been offered by these spammers, names of the people with millions to give away, excerpts from several 419 e-mails.
	www.canadiancontent.net /dir/Top/Society/Issues/Fraud/Advance_Fee_Fraud (1289 words)

	PSP: Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud
		Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud, also known internationally as 4-1-9 Fraud after the relevant section of the Nigerian Crimes Code, is a confidence scheme that has been perpetrated on victims world-wide.
		In the correspondence, the Nigerian will inform the recipient that he is looking for a reputable foreign company or individual into whose account he can deposit funds ranging from 10 million to 60 million U.S. dollars which the Nigerian Government overpaid on some procurement contract.
		Abstract: The Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud, also known internationally as 4-1-9 Fraud after the relevant section of the Nigerian Crimes Code, is a confidence scheme that has been perpetrated on victims world-wide.
	www.psp.state.pa.us /psp/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=113732 (782 words)

	Google Directory - Society > Issues > Fraud > Advance Fee Fraud
		A collection of advance fee fraud messages from all over the globe.
		Describing the Nigerian advance fee scam, with a searchable database of known names used by persons participating in the fraud, along with an archive of the letters and fake documents they use, and a bulletin board.
		The aim of the site is to provide information and assistance to unsuspecting potential victims of the 419er (advance fee scammer).
	start.mozilla.org /alpha/Top/Society/Issues/Fraud/Advance_Fee_Fraud (1048 words)

	The "Nigerian Letter" Advance Fee Fraud - ABC's of Small Business
		We're going to start with a classic, the "Nigerian Letter." This has been around since at least 1987, but the advent of email and the cheapness of spam has made it spread further and faster, so it's actually becoming a better deal for the scamsters.
		The "Nigerian Letter" has also moved beyond that country's boundaries -- I would expect, for example, that a version may soon circulate promising $$$ for potential victims from other areas, such as money drug lords who are unable to access their stash without YOUR help.
		Advance fee fraud scams can be entertaining to read but poisonous for your wealth, health, family and friends.
	www.abcsmallbiz.com /bizbasics/misc/nigerian_letter.html (1659 words)

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		This Act may be cited as the `Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud Prevention Act of 1998'.
		(3) The Nigerian perpetrator of the fraud explains that the entity of the Nigerian Government concerned is seeking a reputable foreign company or individual to use its account to deposit funds ranging from $10,000,000 to $60,000,000, which the Nigerian Government overpaid on a contract.
		(15) The Nigerian Government is suspected of playing a role in these schemes, at least insofar as it has not made any serious efforts to curb the schemes, enforce its own laws against the schemes, or apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators.
	www.securitymanagement.com /library/hr3916.txt (640 words)

	the 419 Scam: basis, statistics, regulation
		The 'Nigerian Advance Fee' frauds (often known as the 419 scam, after the corresponding section of the Nigerian penal code) typically involve receipt of an unsolicited letter, fax or email that is claimed to come from
		Examined objectively the fraud sounds deeply implausible - why would Yasser Arafat's widow ask you, a total stranger, to launder her loot - but it is a scam that judging by complaints to regulatory agencies appears to have gulled a considerable number of people.
		Regulation in advanced economies has centred on warnings to potential victims and, more subtly, on diplomatic pressure against states such as Nigeria that are perceived to be lax in controlling scammers (eg by not assisting US officials tracking money flows).
	www.caslon.com.au /419scamnote.htm (1608 words)

	Regenerated fraud alerts local officials (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud, commonly known internationally as the "4-1-9" fraud, initially alerted Secret Service officials who passed along the warnings to other local law enforcement.
		The Nigerian informs the potential victim he is seeking a reputable individual to hold funds ranging from $10 to $60 million the Nigerian government overpaid on some procurement contract.
		Indications are Advance Fee Fraud grosses hundreds of millions of dollars annually and the losses are continuing to escalate, according to the alert.
	www.dcmilitary.com /army/pentagram/7_50/local_news/20856-1.html (733 words)

	San Carlos Website - Beware of Internet Fraud
		Both of these are frauds that have been around for many years and people still fall prey to them.
		This fraud is called "4-1-9" fraud after the section of the Nigerian penal code that addresses fraud schemes.Nigerian nationals, purporting to be officials of their government or banking institutions, will fax or mail letters to individuals and businesses in the United States and other countries.
		This project was designed to provide Nigerian law enforcement officials with investigative leads to enable them to enforce their own jurisdictional violations.On July 2, 1996, officials of the FIIB, accompanied by Secret Service agents in an observer/advisor role, executed search warrants on 16 location in Lagos that resulted in the arrests of 43 Nigerian nationals.
	www.ci.san-carlos.ca.us /gov/depts/pd/services/investigation/beware_of_internet_fraud.asp (865 words)

	The Nigerian advance fee fraud (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		If someone decides to write the history of fraud in all levels of human activities, it is certain that he would never be able to finish his work.
		The principle in all "advance fee" frauds is to persuade somebody to pay or proceed to actions in the expectation of a significant amount of money that will be earned for doing practically nothing.
		The concept of advance fee frauds is not a new one, but the dissemination of letters via e-mail, has enlarged the scope of people available to be victimized.
	www.e-telescope.gr /en/cat03/art03_010622.htm (1202 words)

	Open Directory - Society: Issues: Fraud: Advance Fee Fraud: Humor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Nigerian Money Scams - Several collected sets of correspondence between Nigerian conmen and supposedly naive recipients of their extraordinary offers.
		Revenge of the Nigerian Email Scam - Send scammers a fake bank account link and they are treated to a simulated computer crash and virus upload.
		University of Nigeria - Spoof higher education institution with specialist courses in advanced fee fraud.
	dmoz.org /Society/Issues/Fraud/Advance_Fee_Fraud/Humor (387 words)

	Financial Fraud Warning (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		These letters or emails hold out the promise of large sums of money in exchange for payment of advance fees, transaction costs, customs duties, etc. In some cases, the recipient is informed that he has won a lottery.
		The swindle is now so widespread that national and international law enforcement authorities refer to it as “Nigerian bank fraud”, “Nigerian advance fee fraud” and “419 fraud”.
		The National Fraud office of the Financial Crime Unit of the National Criminal Intelligence Department would like to advise you that they are currently investigating worldwide fraudulent practices known as “Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud” or “Nigerian 419 Fraud”.
	netherlandsembassy.co.nz /c_fraud.htm (860 words)

	Nigeria - The 419 Coalition Website
		It is also referred to as "Advance Fee Fraud", "419 Fraud" (Four-One-Nine) after the relevant section of the Criminal Code of Nigeria, and "The Nigerian Connection" (mostly in Europe).
		The Nigerian Scam is, according to published reports, the Third to Fifth largest industry in Nigeria.
		The Dutch National Fraud bureau of the Financial Crimes unit of the Dutch National Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation to worldwide fraud practices that are known as "Advance fee-fraud" or "419-fraud".
	home.rica.net /alphae/419coal (2512 words)

	DPS Warns that International Money Scams are Starting Again \| SLU Newslink - The Inside Guide to Saint Louis University
		However, the Saint Louis University department of public safety is still contacted at least several times a month by members of the University community who have received a letter in the U.S. Mail or an e-mail pertaining to this supposed “get rich quick” scheme.
		This scam is commonly referred to as the Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud (AAF); however, other countries such as Zimbabwe and other African Third World countries have been used as a variation to the scam.
		Agents have established liaison with Nigerian officials, briefed other embassies on the widespread problem, and have assisted in the extrication of U.S. citizens in distress.
	www.slu.edu /readstory/newslink/1180 (1437 words)

	Four Defendants Indicted in Nigerian 'Advance-Fee' Fraud Scam : ArriveNet Press Releases : Politics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Three of the defendants named in the 11-count indictment -- two of whom were Nigerian citizens residing in the Netherlands -- were arrested in Amsterdam by Dutch authorities on February 21, 2006, based on a criminal complaint filed in the United States.
		The maximum penalty for mail and wire fraud is 20 years in prison, and the maximum sentence for bank fraud is 30 years in prison.
		The case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and prosecuted by Fraud Section Senior Litigation Counsel Richard Weidis, Trial Attorney Mary (Kit) Dimke and Assistant U.S. Attorney Tanya Hill of the Eastern District of New York.
	press.arrivenet.com /politics/article.php/769783.html (624 words)

	The "Nigerian" Scam: Costly Compassion
		Nigerian advance-fee fraud has been around for decades, but now seems to have reached epidemic proportions: Some consumers have told the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) they are receiving dozens of offers a day from supposed Nigerians politely promising big profits in exchange for help moving large sums of money out of their country.
		Claiming to be Nigerian officials, businesspeople or the surviving spouses of former government honchos, con artists offer to transfer millions of dollars into your bank account in exchange for a small fee.
		More information about Nigerian Advance-Fee Loan scams is available from the U.S. Secret Service (www.secretservice.gov/alert419.shtml) and the U.S. Department of State (www.state.gov/www/regions/africa/naffpub.pdf).
	www.ftc.gov /bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/nigeralrt.htm (449 words)

	Unsolicited email - Advance Fee ('419) Fraud
		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.
		The Nigerian scam artists may then bribe airport officials to pass the victims through Immigration and Customs.
		Because it is a serious offence in Nigeria to enter without a valid visa, the victim's illegal entry may be used by the scam artists as leverage to coerce the victims into releasing funds.
	www.garda.ie /angarda/crimeprev/advance_fee.html (1626 words)

	"Advance Fee" Nigerian Frauds (419) "Scam Central"!
		The specifically business-related scams entice small to mid-sized business people or faith-based organizations to pay advance fees to bid on non-existent contracts, or to give money to pay fees associated with moving money to their bank account.
		Your Nigerian partners have just received a lucrative government contract, and if this shipment arrives on time, it means many more large orders in the near future.
		Search for "advance fee fraud scam report", or see the travel tips for Nigeria.
	www.freemaninstitute.com /419.htm (3510 words)

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