Nigerian advance fee fraud

Abstract

Publicity has recently been given to the problem of advance fee fraud, particularly involving a group of Nigerian nationals. This paper examines the nature of this phenomenon, explains the reasons behind its development and investigates the way in which its occurrence has escalated. It also examines how traditional law enforcement measures have been of limited effectiveness in controlling it.

References

• Media release: Nigerian advance fee fraud - If you get one of these letters, don't reply