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Central Bank Of Nigeria, Charles Soludo, Governer Lagos Nigeria ripped me off for over$10,000, I will be paying for 3 yrs+ to pay back, almost lost husband&family, because of my trusting nature, I couldnt afford an full time attorney Lagos Internet
I was contacted through email, june of 2005, from which i was told that i was owed money due through contract of business, my trusting nature believed this, I was promissed that they owed me several million dollars, i complied, why, i still dont know, well further in this email i gave them my address, name occupation and age, husbands name also, i felt i truly would be okay in life financially of course, my husband has a bad heart and we have worked all our life to maintain a good one, then i was getting phone calls at 1&2 o,clock in the morning, with instructions to send money through western union, for which i thought was money to pay for the bank fees, and so i was told this went one for about a week then i was sent money orders for 950.00 each to cash, i went to the bank cashed one first, and sent them about 800.00 1st then i was bieng asked to cash 2 or 3 a day& of course this added up, i would get to keep 200.00 for the 3 or so, they sent me 15 the first time all for 950.00& 2 0r 3 for 2,400 payable to walmart i didnt cash them, i found out after the 12th one i cashed whih was at the local post office and they,re i found out they were fake, by this time in i owed my bank my place of enployment thousands of dollars that i have to pay back i Have felt like a criminal and was made to feel like one, also at this time im afraid, very very afraid they knew my address and lacation of work, the instructions which were made to my cell phone were taunting they call me at work home, i was scared, i couldnt tell anyone what i did, im so ashamed, my mental health was horrible i thought of leaving and even suicide, I was totally afraid scared and ashamed of what i had done to my family, My husband doesnt trust with with financial means & the trust, i have destroyed, These people are very, very determined, and i found out im not alone, they are very good at this scam.
Brenda
McEwen, Tennessee
U.S.A.
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Steph
Neosho,Missouri,
U.S.A.
This is more then just to have commen sense.
#6Consumer Comment
Wed, September 10, 2008
I haved recieved several e-mails from this Charles Soludo, telling me I need to send them so much to recieve my so called bank draft. I even told him I thought maybe this was a scam. And got back to me very quickly stating he did not have to take these alications and would contact the bank immediately to stop me from getting the draft. The bank e-mailed me two days later demanding payment for the couier fee ASAP. Needless to say I have not sent them a dime or do I intend to. I have also recieved money orders and checks to process for companys. I dont understand with all the technology of today , how come someone can not track these people down that send them by UPS and DHL Fedx and hold them accountable for this money which ends up being charged to our bank accounts. I have even e-mailed the companys that the check has come from and not recieved and feedback from them. This should be stopped. I know where these other people are coming from that have been scammed. Stef
Steve
Bradenton,Florida,
U.S.A.
Jennifer...
#6Consumer Suggestion
Thu, January 26, 2006
I remember when this scam had a 10 cent stamp on it!
A very old scam, and a very hard lesson to learn.
Not making fun of the victim, but some common sense would have gone a long way here.
I mean really now. Are people really going to hunt you down to pay you millions of dollars?
Have you ever done business with these people? If not, how would they owe you money?
Think about it.
Marc
Makaha,Hawaii,
U.S.A.
These "Nigerians" aren't even in Nigeria.
#6Consumer Comment
Wed, January 25, 2006
The last I heard there were operating out of Texas. Their money orders are genuine-looking, as are their cashier checks. This scam has been going on for years, and greedy people like you keep them in business. They know you can't go to the cops because what you were doing is illegal and the IRS will come after you. Your husband is right, you aren't to be trusted with finances, but if he hasn't given you the boot I guess he's willing to work through it. Not something to kill yourself over, that's for sure.
Jenifer
Portland,Oregon,
U.S.A.
Have you reported this?
#6Consumer Comment
Tue, January 24, 2006
This is one of the oldest scams running around on the internet. I rather enjoy playing with these people when they email me and asking all kinds of questions-it frustrates them. However, the situation you have gotten yourself into is very serious. I am guessing though that because they are probably from overseas in a foreign country somewhere, you are not in any danger. But, you do need to report this to the Feds-they take these bank/money order schemes very seriously! They will probably not be able to get your money back, but every report made is another step closer to stopping these people from taking advantage of hard working Americans. I have an aquaintance who fell for something similar a few months back---she is out $4500. I am sorry this happened to you. PLEASE remember in the future to research anything when someone seeks you out for a 'too good to be true' thing. If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Good luck!
Ken
Randolph,Massachusetts,
U.S.A.
I may be cynical but...
#6Consumer Comment
Tue, January 24, 2006
I am pretty sure that if someone owed me several million dollars, I would be aware of it.
When they asked you to send them money, why didn't you just tell them to deduct it from the several million dollars they were sending you?