Re: FW: BUSINESS PROPOSITION

[Shawn McMahon <smcmahon () eiv com>]

On Thu, May 15, 2003 at 12:22:12AM +0100, Nexus said:
> Which is why they are are called 419 scams as that's the Nigerian penal code
> for advance fee fraud.

Yes, I'm aware of that.  But the term is used by people who aren't
prosecuting under Nigerian codes.  It's a more generic term because
it doesn't have the word "Nigeria(n)" in it.

> Might I suggest your LEA circles leave Florida once in a while ?

My LEA circles in Oklahoma and Washington DC call it the same thing, for
several reasons, including the one I stated.

> Advance fee fraud - simple as that, been around for thousands of years...

Another excellent name for it.  Doesn't happen to be in as widespread
use here in the US.  Thanks for including it into the discussion,
however.  I'd be very interested in hearing how it's dealt with in other
countries, either privately or in a more appropriate list.


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