2006-09-23 19:59:47 · 7 answers · asked by aman d 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
There are a lot of scams going around about people from Africa inheriting wealth, offering huge sums for small help in siphoning money out of their country and will split it with you.
http://www.infobanc.com/articles/faida4_19.htm
http://www.bizeurope.com/nigeriascams/index.html
If the case is genuine and your friend really wants to send you funds then ask him to send it via western union.
2006-09-23 20:01:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's really a friend he wouldn't mind to send it in a different way, e.g. money order or special check or other arrangement. There are several scams going on that tell you that you will receive a good amount of money.... They will take all what you have as soon as they got your information. Beware, no deceased whatever with the millions, no lottery you didn't enter and no possibly long lost relative or rewards for things you don't know off. They are all just meant to separate you and your money.
2006-09-23 20:06:39 · answer #2 · answered by Patrick L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long have you two been friends ?
If it is just recent and he is all ready talking about transfer of funds from Africa just forget him he can not be your friend.
Keep away from him because he is taking you on a royal ride.
2006-09-23 20:19:36 · answer #3 · answered by bhimi6787 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your new friend in Africa might actually be living in Florida as a clever spammer/hacker, who sent you an e-mail enticing a transfer of thousands/millions of $$$$$. God forbid you haven't given this new "friend" any sensitive information about yourself....for if you have, then you're open to his/her criminal mischief.
Bottom line: if an get rich quick e-mail sounds too good to be true---it is and should be deleted and NEVER responded to.
2006-09-23 20:09:55 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dear aman,
If you have received any mails from people you don't know then
just type this in the search bar of any search engine" Nigerian Scams".
Read the results and you will know.Stay away from them however lucrative the offer may seem.
Nobody would trust a stranger with his/her money. would you???
If they are your friends from here who have gone and settled in africa then any investment consultant or tax consultant will help you out
]thanks.
Venu.P.N
2006-09-23 20:16:36 · answer #5 · answered by venu m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you getting those fraud e-mails saying they will transfer millions of dollars in to your account from africa. I have recieved such e-mails and freinds I know did too recieve such e-mails. the best thing you can do is IGNORE THEM!
2006-09-23 20:48:37 · answer #6 · answered by artfrenzy_101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scam don't bother
2006-09-27 00:27:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋