and scammers impersonating the Illuminati, a secret society dating back to the Enlightenment era. What is a ‘Nigerian’ style scam? ‘Nigerian’ style scams are a type of advance fee scam in ...

A 47-year-old Nigerian man, Darlington Akporugo, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy in connection ... victims through social media and dating platforms.

Japanese and Nigerian police have ... a 2.8-fold increase. Romance scams have become particularly rampant in recent months, especially those involving dating apps.

(Mainichi/Kaho Kitayama) TOKYO -- Nigerian police have arrested 11 people for suspected involvement in romance and investment scams in Japan, with damages totaling 150 million yen (about $998,000 ...

Nigerian scammers target victims in various countries including Vietnam ... through text messages, scam emails, dating apps, social media posts, discussion forums, and other platforms. They "pose as ...