Uncovering the Truth Behind Nigerian Scams: A Scientist's Perspective

[pelastration]

Probably you also received those Nigerian scam mail from the son of a President or on oil company ... all very CONFIDENTIAL.

This is a nice story:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3887493.stm

 

[the number 42]

Its a shame when people's trust is abused, but I guess a lot of the problem is down to the greed of both parties.

 

[Adrian Baker]

Well, if you want to fight back against fraudsters on the 'net, or just like to have a laugh at how others have done so, have a look at this:

whatsthebloodypoint.com

The thread above takes an hour to get through... Well worth it though - I laughed and laughed.

Fraudsters deserve no sympathy ...

 

[misogynisticfeminist]

good ****, I've got a helluva time reading that...

 

[jimmy p]

That was a laugh Adrian! what a loser.

 

[recon]

That was a real lesson, Adam. What does mugu mean, btw?

 

[Moonbear]

I wish you had never posted that site. I spent hours amusing myself with those stories! I love it, scamming the scammer!

Recon, a mugu, according to links on those sites, is the name the scammers have for their victims or targets.

 

[recon]

I wish you had never posted that site. I spent hours amusing myself with those stories! I love it, scamming the scammer!

Recon, a mugu, according to links on those sites, is the name the scammers have for their victims or targets.

OK, got it, I will direct everyone I hate to this page from now on.

I was up till 2 a.m. last night reading the scams. It was really good entertainment.

 

[Loren Booda]

Reading this thread recalls my manic laughing during the film "The Flim-Flam Man," staring George C. Scott, I believe. The watch words? Greed and Gullibility.

These "Nigerians" must have learned English at a finishing school. They can be soooo pompous.