How do the scams work?
ANSWER Basically, the details of the operation is as follows, but has multiple variations. Having made contact with you, the scammer asks the victim for the bank account details, and obtains authority to conduct transactions. The scammers do not ask for money initially, but they will eventually do so. Once the victim has been duped into believing what the message indicates, the criminals ask for “necessary documents” that the victim cannot possibly provide. These documents are usually Certificates of Incorporation in Nigeria, Business certificates, Tax forms, and other bogus documents. The victim is then referred to fake Barristers, Lawyers, Government Officials and Bank Managers. These impostors charge fees of up to U$30,000. After the victim pays one fee, the criminals promptly demand more money for yet another document. This goes on until the victim is no longer able to pay. The end result is that the victim loses all the “fees” and the criminals disappear. During these transactions
