Nigeria 419

After receiving hundreds of solicitation letters from internet fraud scammers, author Benny Phisheraree decided to answer 101 of them with his own questions about what they were actually offering, and his commentary on what he expects to receive. The fraud has been named after the Nigerian Law 419 describing how it is a punishable offense in a country where many of the letters originate. Originally designed as a come on from a fictional, wealthy Nigerian prince, The Prince of Nigeria Scam has evolved into the impersonation of a variety of government officials and individuals who promise great wealth for cooperation with their ideas. Only a minor 'fee' stands in the way of the victim and the wealth of their dreams, which of course, they never receive. The absurdity of their offers and knowledge about the people they impersonate are exposed in a humorous and stinging commentary. Sadly, it has been revealed that thousands of internet users have fallen victim to these letters and have sent millions of dollars monthly from the USA and other countries.