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1. gizmodo.com › we-found-the-best-nigerian-princeHere's the Best Nigerian Prince Email Scam in the Galaxy

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   Feb 12, 2016 · You know how these scams work by now: an email says that someone is in prison unjustly/kidnapped/exiled. They’re rich, but they can’t get to their money right now. If you help them out,...

2. www.verified.org › articles › scamsHow the Nigerian Prince Scam Has Evolved & How to Protect ...

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   Sep 28, 2021 · The Nigerian Prince scam is one of the oldest and most well-known scams on the Internet today and still one of the most effective. Also known as the "419 scam" (in reference to the Nigerian penal code that handles these crimes), these scams cost each victim an average of $2,133, according to a 2019 report from ADT Security Services.

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4. www.popsci.com › story › technologyThe Nigerian prince scam is still fooling people. Here’s why.

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   Mar 5, 2020 · Also known as the 419 fraud, the Nigerian prince is a variation on the centuries-old Spanish prisoner swindle, an advance-fee scam that emerged after the French Revolution, where people...

5. nordvpn.com › blog › nigerian-prince-scamNigerian Prince scam: what is it and how it works | NordVPN

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   May 5, 2023 · The Nigerian Prince scam is a phishing attack when swindlers reach out to potential victims and promise a large sum of money in return for some help. Victims are usually asked to make an advance payment or share their personal details to get their reward.

6. www.cnbc.com › 2019/04/18 › nigerian-prince-scamsNigerian prince scams still rake in over $700,000 a year

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   Apr 18, 2019 · Last year, "Nigerian prince"-style email scams cost victims over $700,000. A social psychologist breaks down why these scams still work and how to protect yourself.

7. www.aarp.org › scams-fraud › info-2019What You Need to Know About Nigerian Prince Scams - AARP

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   Dec 31, 2018 · The "Nigerian prince" scam (and its variations) dates back to the 19th century. Here's how to spot it before a con artist drains your bank account.

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   What is an example of a Nigerian Prince scam?

   • The following example is a twist on the typical Nigerian prince scam. The characters have changed—in this case, the sender is asking for money to help bring a Nigerian astronaut home—but the threat is the same. The scammer is still asking for money, promising the victim they'll receive a portion of the sum in the end in return for their assistance.

   How the Nigerian Prince Scam Has Evolved & How to Protect Yourself

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   Will the Nigerian Prince scam ever die?

   • The Nigerian prince scam will never die. It’s lasted in various forms for decades now, but the latest iteration is downright amazing. Can’t you give $3 million to help a Nigerian astronaut get home from his secret space mission? You know how these scams work by now: an email says that someone is in prison unjustly/kidnapped/exiled.

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   What should I do if I receive a Nigerian prince email?

   • The U.S. government takes these international scams seriously. If you have already responded to a Nigerian prince email, contact the FBI or U.S. Secret Service: Contact your financial institution or credit card company immediately to let them know you've been the victim of a fraudulent international transfer.

   How the Nigerian Prince Scam Has Evolved & How to Protect Yourself

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   How much money does the Nigerian prince get paid?

   • Today, it seems more like a punchline than a real threat, but the Nigerian prince still gets paid: in 2018, the con brought in more than $700,000 from Americans alone. But fraudsters are using the foundational psychology of the 419 fraud in more innovative and dangerous ways, too.

   The Nigerian prince scam is still fooling people. Here’s why

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9. www.makeuseof.com › what-are-nigerian-prince-scamsNigerian Prince Scams: What Are They and Why Aren't You Rich?

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   Jun 2, 2021 · The Nigerian Prince scam refers to the age-old scamming tactic used to prey on gullible people. The traditional Nigerian Prince Scam follows the same general formula: an allegedly wealthy individual (popularly a prince from Nigeria) claims to have problems accessing their funds.