Should I respond to an Email from a Nigerian Princess?

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The discussion revolves around a fraudulent email purportedly from Zainab Abacha, the daughter of a former Nigerian leader, claiming to offer a lucrative opportunity to access $72.5 million in exchange for personal banking information. Participants express skepticism and humor about the email's legitimacy, highlighting the common characteristics of such scams. Many warn against sharing personal information or engaging with the sender, emphasizing that these schemes are designed to deceive individuals into financial loss. Some share exaggerated anecdotes about similar scams, illustrating the absurdity of the situation while others suggest reporting the fraud to authorities. Overall, the conversation serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of falling for such scams, particularly during challenging economic times.
  • #31
Nigerian finance minister must be the most thankless job in the world! :cry:
 
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maze said:
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/4821/419b.jpg

too obscure?

erm... I don't think that's a Nigerian Princess! She's not wearing a dress..
 
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  • #33
That's just man looking to date a Nigerian Princess.

If he really wanted to get her attention he would be wearing a sign with his bank transfer number on it.
 
  • #34
Perhaps she must disguise herself.

Good cover if so.
 

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