Topics: Fraud : Advance Fee Fraud
The scheme usually works as follows:* An individual or company receives a letter or fax from an alleged "official" representing a foreign government or agency;* An offer is made to transfer millions of dollars in "over invoiced contract" funds into your personal bank account;* You are encouraged to travel overseas to complete the transaction; * You are requested to provide blank company letterhead forms, banking account information, telephone/fax numbers; You receive numerous documents with official looking stamps, seals and logo testifying to the authenticity of the proposal; * Eventually you must provide up-front or advance fees for various taxes, attorney fees, transaction fees or bribes.
Humor
The Nigerian email scam has brought out sly tricksters who tease and make fun of the scam or the scammers.
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