Pam
Beverly,#2Consumer Comment
Sun, August 28, 2005
As we was told by the FBI when we got ripped off for $65,000.00 about five years ago with the Nigerian scam. (If it sounds too good to be true it is). We were unable to recap any of the money because we sent it out of America. The FBI had no way to trace the money or the expensive gifts that preceeded the money. We were real sucker on this one, we felt sorry for the people and wanted to help. They told us to send gifts, and named off what they wanted to present to the banker, lawyer etc. to persuade them to help get the money out of Nigeria and into our bank account. They wanted our bank account number so the money could be transferred in. Then there were some problems and their attorney needed some money to take care of the problems. That's when they needed us to send them, first $5,000. then more problems so they needed more money etc. etc. When our bank was having a problem getting the money to go there. They got down right rude, then they made it sound like they were in real distress. (People dying because we couldn't get the money to them). It ticked us off when we called to see if they had received the money, and the guy sounded drunk and said they were having a celebration in a big resort drinking champagne. (On our hard earned money). The FBI agent said "Do not go there to try to get the money back". He said some people have tried and have not returned. Believe me, there is no money coming to America, it only goes out. There are no people who come to look at investments or to get their percent from you (there is NO MONEY sent to you). There are no investments, it's a diversion tactic. (They play games with your mind). All they truly want is your money sent to them. Do not believe a single thing they say. Do not send them any money. Do not give them your bank account number. Above all do not feel guilty or bad. If you're already involved with this scam, call the FBI, find out for yourself what we hated to learn.