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    Default This is why Nigerian email scammers say they are from Nigeria

    This is why Nigerian email scammers say they are from Nigeria

    This is why all of those spam emails claim to be from Nigeria.

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    Because Zimbabwe doesn't have the same reputable standing?

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    Are they sure scammers put that much thought into it ?

    Most spammers I block use stupid names like: Mark John, Evens Harry and so forth. (Trying to sound British) and to top it off, when creating an account, the Company field is not mandatory to fill in, but they will enter stuff like: FNB, Reserve Bank or some British or American bank name. Loan companies are also a favorite.

    I spot them before they even send out a message. They will even phone and ask why they cannot log onto their account when it clearly states that it is locked when trying to logon. They will even ask how much they can pay me to open it again. (Mostly Nigerian accent)

    So do they really think that far ahead? Perhaps the more successful ones...

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