May 13, 2024 · Nigeria is one of the worst countries when it comes to internet scamming. Specifically, the 419 fraud cases. This articles looks to the different ways these scams happen …

Apr 13, 2022 · The countries below have been identified as the top Internet scamming countries in Africa, having high levels of cybercrime activity, including scams related to online dating, …

Sep 23, 2019 · In our series of letters from African writers, Nigerian novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani laments that internet scammers have become role models for many youths in her …

Sep 12, 2024 · Online romance scams involve fraudsters creating fake online personas to establish emotional relationships with victims, deceiving them into sending money or personal …

May 28, 2024 · 5. Online Scams. Online scams are the most common forms of Cyber fraud in Africa, with most victims being targeted individually given the vulnerability of many Africans …

Feb 11, 2025 · On the African continent, Nigeria and Ghana have emerged as hubs for internet fraud. The “ Yahoo Boys ” operating in Nigeria and “ Sakawa Boys ” in Ghana have a …

Aug 8, 2023 · A cross-border investigation into West African criminal groups scamming internet users has resulted in more than 100 arrests and the seizure of over 2 million euros, Interpol …

Sep 22, 2023 · The Nigerian scam – also known as a 419 scam – is a form of advanced fee fraud that’s typically carried out via email. We look at its history, most recent convolutions and …

Jan 22, 2014 · A typical Nigerian scam combines impersonation with advance fee scams offering a percentage of some fabulous fortune. The Nigerian scam, now so famous even mom knows …

Sep 13, 2024 · West Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, is witnessing the rise of “hustle kingdoms” – informal academies that train individuals to carry out digital scams. The term “ …