I know this woman who lives in my town who's visiting Nigeria. She is driving me crazy about wanting money so can pay for some of her expenses. Is there other alternatives other than mailing some of my money to her?
2006-10-04 09:03:32 · 10 answers · asked by thundershark 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
DON"T send her a dime. She is scamming you. A few people have tried to scam me out of money, but I always said I was broke and could not send money. Received different reactions when I told them that. Usually, I just didn't hear from them again, but sometimes they would get rude and hostile. The she is probably a he. Also, I just have a personal rule against sending money to people. It simply states: I don't send money to relatives, friends or anyone.
Finally, do not cash any checks "she" might send to you, they are most likely fake and you would be the one to go to jail for it.
2006-10-04 09:06:37 · answer #1 · answered by lady01love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off if you aren't the best of friends I wouldn't be sending her anything. Why on earth would it be your place to do this? Did you watch Dr. Phil last week when he had a show on about people in Nigeria taking money from people in the U.S.? Who knows what she has gotten herself into. I am a very caring and giving person but I would be very careful. You just never know. Good luck!
2006-10-04 16:07:44 · answer #2 · answered by copswife93 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If this woman cannot afford to pay her expenses in Nigeria she should come home. It sounds like rotten fish to me...
2006-10-04 16:12:36 · answer #3 · answered by JFB 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you unless she is a relative or close friend. Doesn't make sense to me. Tell her to take more money next time she leaves the country.
2006-10-04 16:06:29 · answer #4 · answered by Jen G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to American Express. They have offices in many locations. You can send money to your friend c/o A.E. .... provided there's a local office.
If not - your banker might suggest another alternative.
Good luck.
2006-10-04 16:21:02 · answer #5 · answered by Smilin' Fred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Telex, check w/ Western Union or similar to see closest place to send money-gram...
2006-10-04 16:06:23 · answer #6 · answered by ***BEEN THERE, DONE THAT!!!*** 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can do a courier service such as Fed Ex or even do a get it in minutes method.
2006-10-04 16:06:40 · answer #7 · answered by "tre-double" 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't even bother helping her. If she want to go in a trip, she should be ready financially--and not bug you.
2006-10-04 16:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
send it through western union
2006-10-04 16:05:35 · answer #9 · answered by lo_zeke8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never do this. She's scamming you.'
2006-10-04 16:11:14 · answer #10 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋