Where can I report fraudsters in Nigeria?
scam @ efccnigeria.org & info @ efccnigeria.org or the Nigerian Police Force with website at www.nigeriapolice.org and email webmaster @ nigeriapolice.org are the appropriate authorities mandated by the Federal Government of Nigeria, to deal with such issues. You may forward your e-mail to them for prompt action.
How can I report a scammer online?
If you believe you’re a victim of internet fraud or cyber crime, report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Or, you can use the FBI’s online tips form. Your complaint will be forwarded to federal, state, local, or international law enforcement. You will also need to contact your credit card company.
What is it called when someone tries to steal personal information over the phone?
Vishing is a cybercrime that uses the phone to steal personal confidential information from victims. Often referred to as voice phishing, cybercriminals use savvy social engineering tactics to convince victims to act, giving up private information and access to bank accounts.
Can I send money to Nigeria from someone I never met?
If this is someone you have not met personally, we urge you to stop corresponding with whoever sent the message, and please do not send any money to Nigeria. In addition, do not believe that you have won a lottery you never entered or inherited money from someone you’ve never met or heard of.
Do you have to be a US citizen to get scammed?
Again, there is no such requirement under U.S. law. The scammer claims to have been born and raised in the United States, but uses poor grammar and spelling indicative of a non-native English speaker. Although the scammer may claim to be in Nigeria, he or she may ask that the money be sent to an account in another country.
Who do I Report e-crime to?
Currently, businesses have no centralised police unit to report e-crime to. The National Hi-Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU) used to co-ordinate e-crime reports until it was subsumed into the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA).
How did a woman almost get scammed by her boyfriend?
For example, a woman was almost scammed after lots of intricate fraudulent behavior that nearly went over her head, but she began to grow suspicious when her “boyfriend”– who claimed to be a US citizen overseas for work, mailed her a box of paperwork for her to fill out. Some messages he sent read as follows: