Subscribe Feed (RSS)Nigerian 419 scams now hitting Paypal
December 1st, 2008 by | Comments Off | Filed in Tech and GadgetsDon’t send the money back
A VARIANT of the extremely popular Nigerian 419 scam is possible via Paypal, the INQ has discovered. On paper it looks bulletproof but it’s still a big con.
The 419 scam is named after the relevant section of the Nigerian Criminal Code and the premise is always the same. Somebody offers to pay money into your account and give you a cut when you send it back.
