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India's first 'Nigeria 419' case registered
The Internet scam, unearthed by Cyber News Service (CNS), has led to the first official registration of a complaint, filed by a Kolkata-based victim.

USEFUL LINKS
	Nigeria - The 419 Coalition Website Features news, analysis and legal information about the Advance Fee Fraud or Nigeria 419
	419 Fraud All information you need to fight Nigeria 419 Fraud
	United States Secret Services Public awareness advisory regarding "4-1-9" or "advance fee fraud" schemes
	The Metropolitan Police Check out the Metropolitan Police Fraud Squad warnings and advice aimed at helping potential victims protect themselves
	CBI Explains what Nigerian Letter Fraud is all about with links to what law enforcement agencies have been doing
	Central Bank of Nigeria Check this site for the Central Bank of Nigeria press release and sample mails
	Nigeria Police The Nigeria Police site that explains Advance Fee Fraud with links to the Central Bank of Nigeria press release
	International Investigation services Check out for known names used by advance fee fraudsters using the searchable database on this site
	Scamorama Find for yourself different version of Nigeria 419 letters. Also has Sarcastic FAQs, Scam Self Checklist and monthly updates
	Nigerian 419 scam A site by Graeme Caselton with loads of mails the author has received as well as a total of the amount that has so far been offered
	Acidics Explains the dangers behind sweet letters from Nigeria and one of the few websites that tells how most 'make-money-online programs are a great scam'

THE INSIDE STORY

"Nigeria-419" Internet Scam Comes to India
CyberMedia's news reporters worked with a net-savvy Indian to track the scamsters and their victims across India, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, UK, the Netherlands, West Asia and Pakistan, through a murky trail of mail exchanges, dollar advance payments and "meetings".

IT-enabled Scamming

419-ers have come a long way from sending their proposals by snail mail or fax to using emails and the Web. Our investigation shows that some of the culprits-at least the kingpins-are well versed with technology, creating websites and tele-banking infrastructure.

How the 419 Scam Works
A step-by-step guide to how the scamsters operate.
	You receive an e-mail from an alleged “official” representing a foreign government or agency offering to transfer millions of dollars in “over-invoiced contract” funds into your personal bank account.
	To complete the transaction, you are encouraged to travel overseas and are asked for blank company letterhead forms, banking account information, telephone and fax numbers.
	Then you receive numerous documents with official looking stamps, seals and logos, testifying to the authenticity of the proposal. Eventually, you’ll be required to provide upfront or advance fees for various taxes, attorney fees, transaction fees or bribes.
	Finally, you have to travel to Nigeria—either directly or via a bordering country, to meet Nigerian government ‘officials’. Fake documents are made by the perpetrators to smuggle you into Nigeria and once there, you have no option but to ‘cooperate’ by paying money or ransom.

The easiest way to lose money

Its been there for over two decades now—a distressed Nigerian seeking your help in transferring an absolute fortune in "over-invoiced contract funds" or a "will" of a dead royal, dictator or opposition party member. While the sensible, or lucky, or suspicious might have ignored or deleted them, wondering who could be naive enough to fall prey to hoaxes. People across the world continue to buy the story-daily

"Having consulted with my colleagues, and based on information gathered from the Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, I am pleased to propose a confidential business transaction to our mutual benefit. I and my colleagues have in our possession instruments to transfer the sum of $25,500,000.00 into a foreign company's account in our favor. This amount emanated as a result from an over-invoiced contract that has already been executed by a foreign contractor. We are therefore seeking your assistance in transferring this money to your account as it can only be remitted to a foreign account.The total sum will be shared as follows:

	25% for the account owner (you)
	70% for us
	5% to settle any incidental expenses

"If this proposal interests you, please email me or call me. We shall commence the transfer of funds immediately, as soon as you send the following information.

Your full name and address

Your phone and fax numbers

Your banker's name, address and fax numbers

Account number and name of would be beneficiary (Swift code if any)

"Bear in mind that this is absolutely a private and personal deal, nonofficial; and should be treated with all measure of secrecy and confidentiality. We assure you that this transaction is 100% risk free and very legitimate as all modalities have been perfected by us."

If you have received a similar mail rest assure the "Nigeria 419ers" have your email id in their database.
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