Watch out for increased “Nigerian” scams
Presumably those who read this blog know better than to fall for the so-called “Nigerian” scam. However, just to be sure I’ll point out an article in Internet Week. Apparently, the looming income tax deadline on April 17 is bringing extra actvity by the scam artists. The article says
With the U.S. deadline for tax filing approaching, so-called “419 scams” are increasing as Nigerian fraudsters work overtime attempting to trick taxpayers.
“They love to take advantage of tax day,” said Michael Lamont of Process Software, which closely tracks the activities of Nigerian scammers. “They use any kind of current event to suck people in.”
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