ABC News reports on 419 scams from Nigeria

[soul2soul4ever]

Lets face the fact that the big scammers are the Nigeria leaders who are banking the Nigerian oil money overseas while it´s citizen are living under less than a dollar per day. And the law is aginst catching and putting them in the prison. Nobody should blame those guys.If they really want to end scam, the government of Nigeria should think of making Nigeria to be like the Western world where every citizen can work and earn good money.

[angelonwings]

hold on a minute. while i completely agree with the fact that 419 is rampant in my country and i heavily criticise nigerian leaders and to some extent the nigerian mentality, the narrator is absolutely out of order to paint a picture to the american public of nigeria as a nation teeming with louts and all desperately poor to the point of scamming. wtf..., has he been to the country before? did he know where lagos was before he went to its slums and declared it a corrupt ridden disgrace of a city

[groovyangel29]

'A sprawling crime ridden disgrace of a city'

Only an OLD FOOL can say that

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[sexysugar40]

Infact i love this documentry so much. Let`s face the reality, Nigerians are suffering too much, we have petroleum still we the poorest.They shouldn`t blame those guys they are just looking for their daily bread from a country where the leaders are corrupt.

[LeeroyFan101]

So if I'm starving and I kill someone and eat that person its perfectly fine since I was starving?

You see how your logic fails there? This is exactly why we have THE LAW. Because people like you think too much with their hearts rather than with their heads.

[pirell]

oh and secondly, for those earopean idiots who are falling for these scams, you deserve to be scammed cos you're being greedy yourselves. you have nothing to do with nigeria but you respond to an email claming you have won money..you are a big bufoon if you get scammed by these guys and it serves you right. no black,asian,latino or jewish person will ever get scammed by them, just stupid white people.

[rustybones3115]

fuck u faggit, pirell

[pirell]

its bad that these people are scamming, but white people scam the most. the same way america scams africa by giving them IMF loans, and world bank loans, controlling their economy so that they send the west cheap goods while the poor farmers who produce the goods remain poor. and the western farmers get subsidies from the govt so they can afford to flood africa with goods. yes you are right, God works in mysterious ways, its a viscious circle of lies and deceipt, and its black and white.

[covmatak]

These scammers are giving nigerians around the world a bad reputation...

[larsedvartl]

Ah... lovely fottage on 5:41

[henh32]

Ha Ha. Even my Nigerian mate tells me that Nigerians are the most corrupt race in the world! His own dad tried to sell the family home without the family knowing.

But the scammed Americans are not innocent. They think their' fee is helping to launder money out of Nigeria. It takes a thief to catch a thief!

[CaptainScarlet07]

Do unto others as you would have other do unto you, not only are we wise to these Nigerian criminals, but we have the satisfaction of knowing the have to live in adverse poverty for ever. God works in mysterious ways

[moolkool98]

i love nigerians

[skenod]

It's funny when the abc reporter said that the average income in Lagos is a dollar a week, a dollar a week when converted to Naira (Nigerian currency) is about 120 Naira, based on the current exchange rate, and so, a months income is about $4 or 500 Naira, Dear reporter, don't be so stupid, nobody can survive in Nigeria on 500 naira a month, to give you an example, a bottle of coke is about 80 naira, the nigerian minimum wage is 6500 naira, even that is not enough to survive Lagos.

[lisabug77]

EVIL EVIL CORRUPT BASTARDS!!!

One of them scammed one of my very best friends! Breaking her heart and promising her a happy life with a husband.

Terrible poeple do crap like this.

[jnwokeoma]

Why would your best friend look for a husband on the internet I think is dumb

[rico9ja]

exactly!!!

[soul2soul4ever]

Africa is corrupt today because of it´s corrupt and selfish leaders who are only thinking for themselfs and their family only.

[adygirl13]

dear lisabug77

i hope when u say one of "them" you arent referring to nigerians in general

because there are 135 million of us, just so u know.

and furthermore i just have to say that if you get fooled on the internet you have none but urself to blame.

sorry abt ur friend tho.

[lisabug77]

EVIL EVIL CORRUPT BASTARDS!!!

One of them scammed one of my very best friends! Breaking her heart and promising her a happy life with a husband.

Terrible poeple do crap like this.

[osymontana]

We hate you dumb ass too.Haha,you got scammed,I hope you get scammed again.

[Ghul]

this foolish bitch deserves to get owned!

[jnwokeoma]

We don't give a flying fuck

[afrozuch]

we h8 u 2 bro!

hu givs 2 4ks about how u feel....wait a minute, wer u also scammed? hahhahahaha!mugu!

[yormeey]

I understand why u hate nigerians. I am ashamed of this rediculous scammers. But like i asked a friend of mine recently, how many nigerians does he know and how many has done any reprehensible things to him, he said h knows abt 7 nigerians and all have been very good to him. This goes to show this so called idiot scammers are few nigeria and they are not reprentative of the nigerians in any walks of life.

[Tonyokay87]

hahaha

Man... Americans are slow as fock.

[yadusolparterre]

WTF !!! Howcome the local 419 celebrity who got in jail has got a car registered in Paris, France ???? I'm really curious if someone knows !!

[sososoccer]

you be the mugu i be tge maaster. lol

[jnwokeoma]

It's time for them to stop looking for easy millions on the internet,for christ's sake why would someone give out her information on the internet

[jnwokeoma]

It's time for people to stop being greedy and get themselves a job instead of thinking of the easiest way to make millions on the internet,I think it's their greed that led them to their misfortune

[ghagerian]

i dont understand why they try to make nigerians look bad. americans are greedy people and there is nothing wrong with gettin used. why the hell would u believe an email u dont anything about? if its not greed then what is it?

[kindu2006]

lol. Americans are so stupid! lol..hahahha..hehehe.

[shawnpitman]

That bitch April is dumber than dirt. I love the TSB website, but, holy crap, some people need to be scammed.

[overmind2]

do they have programs that the public can purchase. That track the ip adress of the scammer through their service provider and give you a real address where they live?

[johniwuji]

america are greedy thats why they fall to cunnman

[osymontana]

i know.

[MasoodKabul]

I can't believe some dumb people to fell for this

[belladona001]

mmmmm. see as dey insult us for abc news chey see the lagos houses dey showed in the video like say na only dat area we get for naija. shu the thing pain as they show all that scammers sha as per Naija babe for white man land wetin i for wan do but to defend myself, anybody wey tell me say Naija dey bad u go kill me be dat. i no say wetin we do good but to insult the country join again e too much, inshort them dey crazee.

[mkapasiikang]

I can never get scammed.how come these yahoo boys succeed in scamming these americans.Indeed,they must be dumb!and who is this man to say lagos is a disgrace of a city.who is he?it is this arrogance that makes them fall for any stupid email because they feel"what do they know"!Both the scammers and the victims are the criminals.

[deormayoks]

It takes 2 to cheat!!. Your forefathers came to africa to loot , rape, maim, and steal africans. Not that i support this is a game of the greedy. The sharpest will win.

[halaghawani1]

Some nigerians tried to scam me but i sent them a picture of a big black cock in email. lol

[DrMBA28]

Scamming is wrong, but the bigger offense here is to persecute an entire country made up of over 140 million people and label it a "crime ridden, disgrace of a city." Let's not forget that in participating in these scams, Americans are usually attempting to defraud someone else!! America, dont believe everything you watch. It is in the US' best interest to present Africa as a primitive, corrupt mass of people so that noone questions when the US exploits it for oil and other resources.

[chinma85]

so right dr. Mba! I just sent ABC news an email regarding that ludicrous comment made by Ross. So appalling! How can a grown, educated man like him condemn a whole nation bcos of wot lessthan 1% of pple r doing. Americans will put up this front like they wanna help..wanna make the world better, but at the end, their real intention is to debunk every1 else while elevating themselves!

[laylod4]

I'm glad ABC got them arrested, NBC couldnt even do that...

[karinaajao]

I don't feel sorry for anyone that gets scammed. The scammed are immoral, how do you expect to get money from some stranger? 419ers are just trying to survive, just like prostitutes and drug dealers.. does anyone ever feel sorry for those who solicit prostitutes or those who buy and use drugs? They're all immoral. The Scammers would not have a job, if there were not greedy and stupid people out there. Blamed the scammed, not the scammers. The scammed are the problem!!!!!!

[Phana24JeffG]

So you blame the victim of the crime instead of the perpetrator? You have to be a Muslim to come up with that line of reasoning. However, the fact is that anyone who is stupid enough to fall for this scam probably deserves to lose their money. Obviously, I do except the elderly who may suffer from a minor form of dementia.

[noo2islam]

They all think we'r stupid like them lollll.

[orenzo4u2]

Well its cool to have such a guy near in nigeria, do you guys have someone like that in your country, if not just pray to God to give you guys one

[Polograph]

And nigeria is NOT POOR...we get raped for our Oil everyday by you pigs

[michecaballe]

be careful

[pudari]

ur fkkng scammer will never change will remain a scammer

[9141990]

some of you are born idiots.somebody you never met in ur life tells you that u ve won some money and you agree to it witout thinkin all because it involves a large some of money,common brother your money is wat you use to pay for your greed...........this has bein very refreshin.

[9141990]

blk24ga annd you are the greatest dummy for falling for the scams Mr American.

[bacaca88]

Nigerians are not to be trusted. I have never met a good one yet. They are shifty and underhanded, lazy and unlawful. A total waste of space and a big shi*-stain on this planet. What a good role model for Africa - the kind that makes you want to dig deep into your pockets - NOT!!!!

[fadexrocks]

bacaca88 what makes you think you are to be trusted you perhaps are worse that many 419 Nigerians.You know what you are, a piece of Crap and a waste of time,money and space. You need to come to Nigeria and stop listening to your stupid crappy TV stereotype of Nigeria and Africa in general. It is true there is scam but that isn't all to it in Nigeria or even half of it. There is always the good side and even if you care to know, corruption is a world wide issue.

[fadexrocks]

And for the good Nigerians you are looking for, I don't know who really gave you a right to judge anybody and call them good or bad, besides which category do you fall inside, the good or the bad? How many Nigerians do you know by the way, perhaps none! you only know what the media tells you.Welcome to the real world man and stop being stupid. Get out of your shell and experience the world.

[fadexrocks]

You know nothing about Africa or Nigeria and so it will be great if can shut your traps and stop being an interfering busy body". Nigerians are History Makers in whatever they decide to do....

[bacaca88]

fadexrocks - I would not come to you shitty county, even if your corrupt government could scam $1million US to pay me. I feel sorry for you if you are the one good person there. Good luck for your future.

[9141990]

u r a big fool 4 sayin dat becuz u fuckin white trash don't know any thang about nigerian.i am a nigerian and guess wat i am proud 2 b one,and u say dat da only thang gettin in our pocket is a dollar per week but come you want 2 tell me dat since u have been in dis so called America u have never scammed someone in any way,so think first be4 openin u mouth and start talkin trash...........ps mind ur biswask

[9141990]

i dnt blame you,you are so ignorant as to believe watever you hear on tv witout making ur research.well am a Nigerian and a proud one for that matter.i am a teamlead at were i work and dnt even think its a tiny company,its a big one if you really care to know.secondly i ve sound education and if you care to know my GPA is 3.9.i wonder wat you can say abt your self other than that you sit on the chair watchin T.V while smokin weed all becos u ddnt graduate 4rm skool i wonder y?.

[erikfofo]

white trash meet black trash = nigerian scam

[majikwon]

H3y B3n, U r th3 most dumb3st Scam Artist of th3m all, Did u realy think i was gonna s3nd u my Hard Earned Cash, i dont think so, u b3long 2 that 419 Cr3w Ay3 in Nig3ria Ripping People of 4 th3ir Mon3y, Y3a i thought so. U P3opl3 R SCUMBAGS!! G3t a r3al job, And dar3 u using th3 R3fug33 Camp as an Excus3, Thos3 poor Wom3n & Childr3n, hav3 2 suff3r b3caus3 Scum lik3 u. U giv3 your Country A bad Nam3!!

[majikwon]

H3y B3n, U r th3 most dumb3st Scam Artist of th3m all, Did u realy think i was gonna s3nd u my Hard Earned Cash, i dont think so, u b3long 2 that 419 Cr3w Ay3 in Nig3ria Ripping People of 4 th3ir Mon3y, Y3a i thought so. U P3opl3 R SCUMBAGS!! G3t a r3al job, And dar3 u using th3 R3fug33 Camp as an Excus3, Thos3 poor Wom3n & Childr3n, hav3 2 suff3r b3caus3 Scum lik3 u. U giv3 your Country A bad Nam3!!

[blk24ga]

all nigerians are crooks dont ever trust them with anything

[tg2sail]

Hey you big fool.Why should you think every nigerian is a crook..I have gotten Nigerian roots and I can tell you that none of my family has ver benefitted from this ..

So stop talking like a fool...

[9141990]

u r a bastard

[emyoranye]

...the most unfounded comment I've ever seen.How did u reach at that pal? Many Nigerians are good.

frm Lagosboy

[obasanyaade]

omo bone up, get money.

[alexander4488]

I live in Nigeria. I used to be a Nigerian Scammer. But I changed my ways.

[pudari]

ur fkkng scammer will never change will remain a scammer

[Mikelobi]

*****i mean common, most of those greedy ignorant victims would be even bamboozled that there is electricity in nigeria talkless of computers. but hey, i guess they not that smart. i believe the fraudsters and victims are both criminals. its like fighting prostitution and arresting only the prostitutes very stupid. both are criminals, infact without the victims it would die of naturally agree?

[Haneline]

Didn't NBC do this first with Chris Hansen? Copy cats.

[baddestbigtruck]

if any body fall mugu, chei my brother i go chop am

[zungwe]

both scam artist and victim are criminals here. how can u get an email from a stranger, who wants to give a fortune in exchange for a little sum? be reasonable, why would they, how do they know you, why do you believe them? the scam guys just play on that greed. i get those emails myself, i just delete, or reply and tell them to f##k off!

[dipmaxie]

I guess that was his first visit outside the US, if not he should go and find out about what Nigerians have achieved in the US. The existence of the internet even owes it to a Nigerian!!!!

[dipmaxie]

I am a Nigerian myself living in the US, I am not suprised about that journalist calling Nigeria all sort of names cos the American media doesnt see anything good in other countries.

[ButchDriveshaft]

What about all the other victims across the Globe?

We hear about victims all over the world, my young friend, not just the USA.

[seunbballoo7]

What the 4k is this guy talking about.Every country goes through poverty and hardship before becomin good through resolution, revolution and killing of the fraudulent government official. The young men can't even eat a good balanced diet a day. No help for the future for these men. What then do u want them to do? They gotta make a livin. Us is full of paedophiles,serial killers,eating disoders,hard drugs from mexico

[valey79]

Who gave this idiot the right to call Lagos a crime disgrace of a city. Who the hell is he? What a complete joke for a human being. I have been to Lagos and i consider it one of the best cities in the world.

[extrafabulous]

Good lesson for those who do not have sense enough to detect a scam.

[owerriboy]

that is a disgrace to nigeria. well 419 only happen to selfish people who want more and more. 419 victims are mugu and selfish

[NavyHacks]

your a disgrace to humans, saying the people who get scammed are selfish? Your an idiot, the PEOPLE SCAMMING ARE THE ONES WHO ARE SELFISH U RTARD. GET A LIFE U FILTHY NIGERIAN BASTARD!

[kmurph82]

Navyhacks, You are 100% correct!!! Undoubtedly there will always be some fool who defends the unjust. I live in Dearborn, MI. Many of the Arabs to this day speak audibly of their despise for America and provide rationalizations for the justice of the 9/11 attacks. Note: I said many NOT all!

[Haneline]

Why are these people in our country. One of them called me a bitch with children. They were my nephews and the idiot must of assumed that I could not speak Arabic. Well surprise surprise. I have not shopped at that store again.

[osymontana]

yOU ARE AN A HOLE WITH NO COMON SELF GO EDUCATE YOUR SORRY ASS.

[watchwaterfone]

Americans are just dumb. simple. He said it all " THE MUGUS AND THE MASTERS DANCE TO THE SAME TUNE"

[chincity]

bujubanton79 I agree with u. But we Naija people be crafty. We dey Jazz Americans for there dollar

[bujubanton79]

am a nigerian and the truth of the matter is if only the nigerian government can provide more jobs,then people would be occupied and not even think of scamming others. remember, an idle mind is the devil's workshop.

[dbarr35]

Thanks for the video, it's great to know what the scammers are up to.

[josef4live1]

Oh also my ex scammed me off almost all my savings..

[josef4live1]

its a harsh world..Nigerians scam americans gullible enough off their money, likewise the iraqi people gets scamed off their crude oil by the American government...oh the brits scam immigrants into improving their economy...it jus goes on in different shapes and forms. get over it.

[Ss1mega]

LMAO that guy arrested his own boss lol.

[johnmonk66]

yeah, and rednecks say whites are smarter than blacks?  lol

[scarcarnage]

That green swamp like thing is a pool? Awesome

[Nigpapa]

I like this clip.. if u are not greedy u will not be a victim..dont blame the scammer..blame the dumb stupid greedy americans who are falling for this. there are scammers everywhere..not only in Nigeria.

[bahrloo]

No one blames britain and their allies for colonialism, culture dilution and pride erosion on the African continent, they say its history lets forget and move on

No one blames the G8 for africas less than 3% share of world trade, they say thats just the way it is....

but we could give crumbs that fall off the loaf

So why blame a man for trying to put food on his table

[MalluSinger]

Never Click on a Link that you saw in a unsolicited email.

Never pay with Western Union or Money Gram - That's right -- never! These methods have proven to be unsafe when paying someone you don't know. If it seems too good to be true, it probably a scam. If it's unsolicited, it's a scam!!

[niriden]

oh pulease,is she a fool or wat

they dont get education as good as people here get it so what,they shudnt eat,or isnt it everyone that like good things

abeg jo

[keltar2007]

There is a difference between being naive and being foolish

[ButchDriveshaft]

Who is the fool when a scammer has a laptop tided to their penis and testicles while holding 2 torches?

Time to rethink your last statement my friend.

Even if the victim is possibly a fool, that is not reason enough to have money stolen from them.

[ebiekem]

As a Nigerian,in as much as i want all scammers to die and roast in hell,i don't have a drop of pity for the victims `cos they were either TOO STUPID to fall for it or GREEDY,thinking they could make a fast buck by defrauding my country.They can cry 4 all i care.

[swood2]

as a nigerian you should be findin real ways to up your country and make things better for the long run. these scammers are not out to help anyone but themselves. there are more people out there who want to help. try running an online food drive instead of a scam - give back to your country instead of giving it a bad name.

[remzobaba]

it s only a fool or a greedy bastard dat ll fall for all these scam craps. i dont feel for the idiots who were scammed. they were just foolish and greedy. time for dem to WISE UP. fucking scammers and greedy/foolish bastards

[ButchDriveshaft]

Not really. Everyone hopes for a good oportunity in life, and sometimes these 419 advanced fee fraud emails is masked as just that.

You can not blame anyone for taking a chance to gain a lot of money, no one wants to work for the rest of their life.

The greedy ones are people who have a lot of money already and go with it. Most of the victims are just your average person.

[sirbio2000]

we all agree that this scam are bad, but what of ths so called americans who want are also greedy, they want to earn thousands of dollars and pounds over night without working 4 it.i think it is only graedy peopla that for this scams

[L1nk181]

One has to be brain dead to fall for this.

[dcortesedc]

This is one of many scams. If you've been scammed checkout scamspottersdotcom

[rockyndiane]

i get these everyday-their retarded

[Lilbila9]

interesting how the americans swing in their own twist.

[cezarmaroti]

this is really nice. documented. it explains a lot.

[sdotharris]

WOW

[nazane]

this is ridiculous, but i cant believe that people fall for this crap still.