Who is the number one scammer in Nigeria?
Who is the number one scammer in Nigeria?
| Emmanuel Nwude | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Former Director of the Union Bank of Nigeria |
| Known for | Defrauding $242 million out of Banco Noroeste and alleged attack on the Nigerian town of Ukpo, Anambra State. |
| Criminal status | Released in fraud case, but currently in custody on murder charges |
| Criminal penalty | 25 years for fraud case |
What Telephone scams are there?
What are some common types of phone scams?
- Bank scams. Someone may call claiming to be from your bank telling you there’s a problem with your card or account.
- Computer repair scams.
- Compensation calls.
- HMRC scams.
- Number spoofing.
- Pensions and investment scams.
- ‘Anti-scam’ scams.
What to do if a scammer threatens you?
Be serious, calm, and firm: If you call the FBI, they will may refer you to your local law enforcement but call them anyway. You can record the phone calls and make a copy of the tape, or print out the emails and take the tape or printed emails down to your local law enforcement office to get the threats on record.
What are the latest scams to look out for?
Protect yourself online: 5 new scams to watch out for now
- Online dating hoaxes. The scam.
- Suspicious retailers. The scam.
- Bogus tech support. The scam.
- Government imposters. The scam.
- Fraudulent email solicitations. The scam.
What type of information would a scammer want?
Fraudsters need just three pieces of personal information to steal your identity, most of which can be found on your Facebook profile. All it takes is your name, date of birth and address for fraudsters to steal your identity and access your bank accounts, take out loans or take out mobile phones in your name.
