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Nigeria Email Fraud Networks
Known ScamAdvance Fee Fraud · First reported 1992
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Get a free case review500,000
Victims reported
15,000
Warnings filed
8%
Recovery rate
£1,000,000
Max loss logged
About this scam
Organised advance fee fraud networks operating primarily from Nigeria, commonly known as "419 scams." These networks send millions of emails and messages promising large inheritances, lottery winnings, or business opportunities in exchange for upfront payments of taxes, bribes, or legal fees. The Nigeria Police Force and EFCC report these networks target victims in over 150 countries.
Scam tactics used
Mass email campaignsImpersonation of government officialsFake legal documentsEscalating fee demandsRomance angle variantsMoney mule networks
Operating jurisdictions
NigeriaBeninTogoSouth AfricaGlobal
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