I want to look into a company that operates in Nigeria. This related to an employment offer recieved by them so i want check them out prior to any decisions made. Any suggestions?
2007-04-12 04:38:12 · 4 answers · asked by mfhkauai 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Box815 is correct. Just put the idea out of your mind. There are so many scams going on in Nigeria, it's scary. Save your money for something more useful, say here at home. Here are a few web sites with info on various scams. Educate yourself so you don't get taken!
http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/Crimes/Business/nigerian.htm
http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/nigeria.asp
http://potifos.com/fraud/
2007-04-12 04:50:33 · answer #1 · answered by cats4me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not legit. It's a scam.
They're asking you to send money for something, right?
Or they want you to survey businesses for them. They'll send you a check which you're supposed to deposit. You're supposed to wire some of the money back to them along with your evaluation of the wire company customer service. You'll get to keep some of the money as your pay.
Only after you've wired the money will you find that the check you deposited is worthless.
Unfortunately, nothing that comes out of Nigeria is trustworthy.
2007-04-12 04:44:38 · answer #2 · answered by Box815 3 · 4⤊ 4⤋
Be very care full!!!!! I have tried on several occasion to do business there, with not any good results. This country is know for scams, like know other. Even dealing with official government office can be very tricky. Had a very good friend that end up in there jail, till his company basically paid thousands of dollar to get him released. Please feel free to contact me, and I will see what I can do.
2007-04-12 05:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by Scuzzy 2 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Hah..99.99% offers from Nigeria are scams. I said 99.99%? Ops...sorry 100% are scams :).
Let me guess...the contacted you via email and the email was registered in yahoo and the first words are: "Dear Sir,", as well the email was very long and "trustworthy" :).
Avoid such scams...
2007-04-12 05:38:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋