VOICED: Nigerian scam targets love struck

The transcript describes a Frenchman's experience with internet fraud, starting from a dating website interaction with a Nigerian woman. The scam involved escalating financial demands, leading to significant monetary loss. This type of fraud is prevalent globally, particularly originating from West Africa, known as 419 scams. The Nigerian government has established a commission to combat these scams, but the challenge remains significant due to the organized nature of the fraud networks. Many victims are too embarrassed to report their experiences.

What was the initial reason given by the scammer for requesting money?

• To pay for a medical emergency

• To cover web connection costs

• To buy a new phone

• To pay for a family member's education

How did the demands for money change over time?

• They stopped completely

• They became more frequent and larger

• They decreased

• They remained the same

What extreme actions did some victims take due to the scam?

• They moved to another country

• They sold their house or business

• They started a new business

• They joined the scammer

What is the term used in Nigeria to refer to these types of scams?

• Internet fraud

• 419 scams

• Financial deception

• Email phishing

What has the Nigerian government done to address these scams?

• Banned all internet usage

• Set up a special commission

• Ignored the issue

• Increased taxes on emails