The Nigerian 419 Scam Ring.
In the early 2000s, a notorious scam ring in Nigeria was running a massive email phishing operation, targeting victims worldwide. The scammers, posing as Nigerian officials or businessmen, would promise huge sums of money or lucrative investments in exchange for upfront fees.One victim, a US citizen, lost $250,000 to the scam. The FBI and Nigerian authorities collaborated to track down the ring, led by a charismatic con artist.
The investigation revealed the scam's shocking scale: hundreds of victims, millions in losses, and a network of accomplices across the globe.
The ringleader was eventually arrested and convicted, but the case highlighted the need for vigilance online.

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