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For the past few years, I have noticed that whenever the word “NIGERIAN” and any other African country is mentioned especially on eBay , online auctions and probably almost any emails having that word, most people think of it as a SCAM. And for me, about 90% is.

Here are some examples of their mode of operation (Modus Operandi) for scamming people.

1. Fake Check

This is the check that I have received:

Thoughts after receiving the check:

• Is there any HSBC Bank plc?
• I am selling phones priced from $100-$800 but the buyer sent me a 20,000 British pound check.
• The buyer keeps on calling me and rushing me into shipping out the phones he ordered after I receive the check and demanded it within in the next 24 hours.
• The buyer has a British accent but wants me to ship his orders to Nigeria.

Definitely a SCAM!

2. Solicitation Letters

I posted a comment at a forum which is about phone reviews and stuff. The next day, I was surprised to receive an e-mail from someone in Africa.

Thoughts After Receiving The Email:

• Ok, I do pity those who are less privileged but the sender asked me to give her a used phone and even mentioned what model she wanted.
• Gambia, West Africa?
• She’s from Africa but her yahoo mail is registered at co.uk?

Another SCAM!

3. They Have Millions In The Bank Of Africa But They Need Someone To Get It For Them

I think many people are receiving this kind of email. Supposedly one of their relative died and that person has millions that is to be given but the money should be collected by someone. And whoever sent me that e-mail, trusted me to get that amount of money and that he will pay me for helping me get the money.

An obvious SCAM!

I am not against people from African countries, but those are just a few examples from my own experience. It is not just happening in Africa but throughout the whole world. I think many have received and maybe experienced these kinds of scam too. And I am glad that I prevented myself from being scammed that is why I shared to you some examples to aware and prevent people from being scammed. Are there any similar experiences?