- Dear sir or madam (they will rarely call you by your first name)
- My relative died leaving me an inheritance I can't get my hands on. (This is where you come in)
- If you take this check and deposit it, you can keep a very large sum (This never happens in real live.
- Please keep this correspondence secret (So no one can dissuade you. )
About Nigerian Email Scams
Nigerian Email Scams come in many forms. They may come from any part of the country as well. They are just call Nigerian Email scams because that is where they originated. In a nigerian email scam you will find:
The end result will be them asking for you for good faith money and milking more and more money from you, or sending you a check that bounces after they get their share leaving you in legal trouble.
This scam has evolved over the years and may also include job offers or offers to buy your goods.
Click here to see a sampling of Nigerian Email Scams
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