419 scam contributing to imports

[TheEarl]

I've just read an article where it's mentioned that the 419 e-mail scam ("helo, my name is Jean Momboza and I am writting to you with a business propositon.") is now Nigeria's second biggest foreign exchange earner after oil.

I find that mildly amusing.

The Earl

 

[minsue]

Oh, that's so very sad.

 

[cheerful_deviant]

Apparently King Mumboza just died.... again.... for the 28th time.

 

[rgraham666]

Hey it's a rule of scamming. Your marks have to be dumb, rich and greedy.

There's lots of people like that in the West.

Nigerians needs money, just like the rest of us. I can't really blame them for doing whatever it takes to make some.

 

[TheEarl]

Hey it's a rule of scamming. Your marks have to be dumb, rich and greedy.

There's lots of people like that in the West.

Nigerians needs money, just like the rest of us. I can't really blame them for doing whatever it takes to make some.

It's just like The Italian Job and helping Britain's foreign exchange problem!

The Earl

 

[NoJo]

I feel sorry for the guy, having to respond to so many emails all day long

 

[R. Richard]

Hey it's a rule of scamming. Your marks have to be dumb, rich and greedy.

There's lots of people like that in the West.

Nigerians needs money, just like the rest of us. I can't really blame them for doing whatever it takes to make some.

I can't believe that you are endorsing theft. The rest of Africa calls Nigeria "The land of 10 million magicians." Theft is thought to be a Nigerian national characteristic.

Of course, there are honest people in Nigeria, but the number who do make their living by fraud and theft is quite high.

 

[TheEarl]

I can't believe that you are endorsing theft. The rest of Africa calls Nigeria "The land of 10 million magicians." Theft is thought to be a Nigerian national characteristic.

Of course, there are honest people in Nigeria, but the number who do make their living by fraud and theft is quite high.

Ironically enough, the article I found the factoid from was reporting about the Nigerian government warning its citizens to be careful of professional thieves when travelling to London.

The Earl

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

Given that Nigeria is a major oil producer, which means BIG money, I find this hard to believe. The thought of it is amusing, though.

 

[Liar]

Amusing yes, but here's another little reality element: Very few of the "Nigeria letters" actually come from Nigeria. Most seems to originate in eastern Europe.

 

[kbate]

Hey it's a rule of scamming. Your marks have to be dumb, rich and greedy.

There's lots of people like that in the West.

Nigerians needs money, just like the rest of us. I can't really blame them for doing whatever it takes to make some.

I keep getting those emails. God these people must think I'm dumb, like I would fall for this scam a third time. jeez..

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

I keep getting those emails. God these people must think I'm dumb, like I would fall for this scam a third time. jeez..

Hiya, Kbate! Hope all is well with you than the Kbaby.

I'm still waiting for the next installment payment on that marvelous investment opportunity that the deposed Prince and I have provided you . . .

 

[kbate]

Hiya, Kbate! Hope all is well with you than the Kbaby.

I'm still waiting for the next installment payment on that marvelous investment opportunity that the deposed Prince and I have provided you . . .

Well since it's you and she's a princess and all.... transfer the money to...

 

[Boxlicker101]

Hey it's a rule of scamming. Your marks have to be dumb, rich and greedy.

There's lots of people like that in the West.

Nigerians needs money, just like the rest of us. I can't really blame them for doing whatever it takes to make some.

Besides dumb, rich and greedy, they have to be dishonest.

 

[S-Des]

I keep getting those emails. God these people must think I'm dumb, like I would fall for this scam a third time. jeez..

Are you implying that I'm dumb? I figured the third time had to be real (what are the chances of three scams in a row?). I just resent that .

 

[JamesSD]

I've just read an article where it's mentioned that the 419 e-mail scam ("helo, my name is Jean Momboza and I am writting to you with a business propositon.") is now Nigeria's second biggest foreign exchange earner after oil.

I find that mildly amusing.

The Earl

Where'd you find the article. Reputable news source?

I never figured the people sending those were actually IN Nigeria...

 

[drksideofthemoon]

I keep getting those emails. God these people must think I'm dumb, like I would fall for this scam a third time. jeez..

You mean there's more people than just me getting emails from the Princess? And here I thought I was the only one...

 

[TheEarl]

Where'd you find the article. Reputable news source?

I never figured the people sending those were actually IN Nigeria...

Me neither actually. The actual quote of "2nd highest foreign exchange earner" came from MSN news and I've found it corroborated as a "significant proportion of foreign exchange" from BBC and Reuters.

The Earl