Are most scammers from Nigeria?

[Hispo]

Such affirmations only hurt the sense and perception people can have on Nigeria, which I am sure is a lovely country, despise of all the problems it could be going through.

I'm a Nigerian, born and brought up in the country and I can tell you that we have far more sincere people who have integrity and work hard legitimately to earn their incomes, so it's very unfair to categorize a country of more than two hundred million citizens as scammers, when the number of scammers are perhaps just two percent of the total population. It's true that we have corrupt politicians and we have criminals in the country, but these issues are not perculiar to Nigeria, I believe that there are scammers even in developed countries like the US and Europe, and not just in Africa and Asia. So my point again is that if just a very insignificant proportion of the population are scammers, it'll be unjust to categorize Nigerians as scammers, being criminal minded is a choice that people make anywhere in the world.

I believe it is nothing personal when comes to people who would dare to say most scammers are from Nigeria, you know. It is probably a stereotype which was created by the famous Nigerian prince email scam. I am sure you probably heard about it.
One suddenly receiving an email about an alledged Nigerian Price who has millions of dollars blocked by their bank and needs some contribution of some stranger of the internet in other to enable the access to his account. It is a pretty old scam method, whose origin can be traced back to the Spanish Treasure Ship scam.

I don't doubt there is working and humble people in Nigeria, I have seen interviews and documentary films about Nigeria's film industry. It is impressive how much creativity can be reached with such a low budget, compared to Hollywood.

[yazher]

I don't think Nigeria has the most scammers in their country because they don't have enough resources to scam other people and it shows that they do not even have anything to prove that and you can just simply look at the state of their country right now, those people don't even have anything at all. and most of their people are not even aware of it because they think they are living like any others in the world while in reality they are left behind. the true scammers are those who took their resources in their land and teamed up with their appointed leaders and that is a fact since it is not even a secret anymore because most people in the world know it.

[Wiwo]

I don't think Nigeria has the most scammers in their country because they don't have enough resources to scam other people and it shows that they do not even have anything to prove that and you can just simply look at the state of their country right now, those people don't even have anything at all. and most of their people are not even aware of it because they think they are living like any others in the world while in reality they are left behind. the true scammers are those who took their resources in their land and teamed up with their appointed leaders and that is a fact since it is not even a secret anymore because most people in the world know it.

You will not agree with you on the point that you rated Nigerians to be poor,  I am a Nigerian and live in Nigeria and I can categorically say that you are wrong,  Nigerians most especially the youths are currently doing very well in all aspect if modern day life and we are involved in most of the modern technology and also other aspect of life.

So for sure I won't agree with you because alot of the Nigerians youths are doing well in the music industry and even in tech and other vasitile lifestyle,  so agreed that the political leaders are highly corrupt leaders that have stolen the common wealth of the Nigeria,  but that doesn't limit most of the Nigerian youths to pursue modern living with investment into the career and picking up new challenges.

[AYOBA]

So, I have heard many scammers are from Nigeria.

I am not trying to justify anything or anyone but when look deep in to insight, if Nigeria has the most scammer then the first thing to be looked at is the economy. Nigeria as a country has silently pasted “ your survival is your business” as their motto, no one really cares not even the government.

Are you implying that there are more con scammers in Nigeria than in other nations? Honestly, I don't think so. I can state that scammers abound in every nation, but their one common trait is that their wisdom exceeds one another's. I can demonstrate that Nigeria is a wiser nation than others. But I find it hard to accept that a large number of con scammers come from Nigeria.

If you are not rich you cannot start a new business, if you don’t have the best connection you cannot get a good job in a big company. If you are not rich you cannot go the a good average school, if you are not rich you cannot study the course of you choice.. you most go for the best affordable course, if you are not rich you cannot dress properly, if you are not rich you cannot eat properly even chicken is no longer a regular man food cause it is expensive, if you are not rich you cannot think of owning a car or even renting one plus public bus is a topic for another day.

To demonstrate that if you are not wealthy, you can establish a business, I see it as a joke, how can you say that a person must be wealthy before starting a business? Or have you forgotten that everything in life is a gradual process? Some people are quite destitute, while others begin their business with a modest amount of capital and have grown to become wealthy, with no single factor contributing to their success. So, in terms of corrections, every one can start a business both rich or poor may start their own business.

Yeah actually, there is now an employment shortage in Nigeria. Many people graduate each day, yet there are no jobs for them. The work now is solely about connecting, and even if you have connections but you don't have money, you will stay. only wealthy youngsters are able to obtain employment with ease.

[Miles2006]

Fair enough you're partially accurate but with a wrong mindset, you made a mistake with your topic firstly "are most scammers from Nigeria" how sure are you with this statement or you just decide to speak, what do you mean by scammers and the last time I checked about countries with the highest rate of scammers I didn't only see Nigeria listed but other countries were listed too so if talking about scammers Nigeria should  not be the only country listed. I wished you listed some steps to follow with the current economy situation, I'm not against your post but things like this should be done with caution and if possible enlighten the public with your points.

[Uhwuchukwu53]

Well the statement can be ananimous, it may be unverifiable fact, but the nature of the economy can leads to that if an only if is true. But one thing I can say in this post is that crime is everywhere many hide their own even in the western world their bad news is hardly revail to the public space, is very wrong to begin to speak and State Nigeria is the highest, I don't deny crime exist here neither do I defend because I am partake but to correct such impression if there is no research made to verify this is totally wrong is way of tarnishing the nation image by who speculated such.

[Y3shot]

You can't tell where scammers are from because most of scammers we meet online try to disguise themselves to be who they are not. Most scammers are anonymous with how they do their things. You can't tell who are scammer is, their are scammers every where and it is wrong to point hand that a particular region has the highest number of scammers.  I meet scammers on social media and and exchange always and I can't tell where those scammers are coming from.

[Volimack]

Scams exist in all countries not just Nigeria. It is difficult to say which country has more scams. The number of scams is high online but if you get any information about them no one can easily understand where they scammed from all their information is secret. Scammers use that opportunity when there are more opportunities in any field there is also a tendency to commit crimes so always try to be as careful as possible.

[Dzwaafu11]

So, I have heard many scammers are from Nigeria.

These are what affect many people in the world today; they believe in what they hear, not what they see. Now that you heard that Nigeria has many scammers, why can't you ask the person who told you that? He or she should have explained it in a way that you will understand, not until you bring it up here and again. Because I don't think Nigeria is, these are really what you are supposed to keep in mind because you did not see them. However, thousands of your youths in Nigeria are out there hustling just to meet their daily needs with family and friends. So I'm surprised that you said that Nigeria has many scammers; not everyone is into fraud. understand is not only fraid that guves the youth money online, we have many youths in that into cryptocurrency trading, we also have soem here in these forums participating in signature campaigns, so what are you going to see them as scammers?

The reality of Nigeria is only the rich can survive.

says by who? or you have seen any poor person die due to these hardships in the country. Let me tell you, everybody is struggling to meet up at this moment in Nigeria. Although I know that the economy is even worse, that doesn't mean only the wealthy people survive. All of us are surviving, and with time everything will be better.

[Marvelockg]

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There are no jobs, getting a loan is almost impossible if you don’t have a reliable source of income or any property to mortgage, many are dropout, many are graduates with out job, many did not even smell the coners of school, many cannot afford medical bills , many are starving and everybody wants to survive. So i wouldn’t say they are looking for quick money instead I would say they are all trying to survive.

this is total bulshit.

What index are you using fo make these assertion.  Last time i checked, most of the things you just pointed out isnt just a nigerian related issue. As much as Nigeria has their own share of the issue, this is a global issue and I don't like the fact that you are making it seems as though Nigerian are the only ones involved in fraudulent activity.

Corruption and unemployment is everywhere so let's not make that of Nigeria look as though it's the worse.

Out population is much and economy isn't all that strong to carter for some of or people but an average Nigerian is an hard working person that can survive in the midst of a hard and tough economy. I know that some of them are bad but their are so many good and exceptional Nigerian out their that are doing great and exceptional things for themselves and I hate it when a shallow minded persons brings up a matter as delicate as this to the public just to tarnish the reputation of a giant nation as Nigeria.

[covfefe_]

Many data shows most of the online scams originate from Nigeria, which is closely followed by Indian.
The prime reason for scamming being originated from these countries is the unofficial protection of the scam operators by the law enforcement and general social acceptance of such establishment as a business. They do seem to crack down on scammers on foreign request but the law enforcement just pretends to take them in custody while helping them set up their center somewhere else.

[mu_enrico]

You know Nigerian Prince or whatever scam mentions "Nigeria" doesn't mean the culprit is a Nigerian Citizen. So why these scams didn't use the Chinese Emperor or whatever other absurd names is a big question mark (for me). Do people really fall for this scam? It has a fair share of internet memes lol

[kentrolla]

It looks messed up and something which have been created over the years, government should be held accountable for pushing Nigeria into such crisis but at the same time if your government is looting from you or pushing you to poverty that doesn't justify you doing the same with somebody else. people need to kick out the corrupt government but I don't think there are any honest politician who can lead because people still vote based on their tribe, connections wherein they end up selecting corrupt government.

It's really difficult to go back and correct it unless they adopt the method used by Singapore to convert it from a resource less poor strip into developed nation as they stopped voting and selecting candidates based on their connections or religion or tribe but selected government based on merits. 

[Jaycoinz]

The Answer to that question is NO, what you heard of Nigeria is a wrong perspective of Nigeria regardless to scam. There is No country Globally that scammers doesn't exist U.S, Britain, Asia etc. so don't use your experience with one or what you heard to justify an entire nation. Globally you can see Nigerians thriving in various fields positively, politics, Academics, sports, movie industries, Entertainments etc.

What Nigeria is experiencing is as a result of bad governance and bad leadership, who fail to provide the basic necessity needed by it's populous citizens and the environment. There is no jobs opportunities and Nigeria have a large population, this has affected Nigerians but it has also build many not to depend on government alone. I know because of its large population crime and fraud are meant to occur or people engaging in negative acts but in every society there is always the good ones and bad ones.

For me I think the question is even a stupid question because scam is something that has been happening long before the creation of Nigeria itself as a country and I know very well that their are scammers everywhere even in the most well decorated nations in the world so Nigeria having scammers is still a result of the government being reluctant to the main issues that would have helped salvage the economy of the country.

[Churchillvv]

When I see people speak so bad about Nigeria I intimidate them by laughing, yes because I'm a proud Nigerian and i know the truth about my country so someone from another edge of the world can't describe what I know for me.

If you don't know, Nigerians over the world are the best people you can find, we are just consume with the old impressions that have been put on us from old stories. the biggest scams in the world are not even in Nigeria or from Nigerians, people from other countries do scam but it's just that it had been labeled on Nigerians to be scammers.

The government over here is just messed up so there is tendency for thee increase in crime but believe Nigerians are just smarter than people other countries thats what makes them look like bad people. if the energy Nigerians have is focused on a positive way no country (no country in the universe) can be compared to Nigeria. In your country or wherever you're just find yourself in the midst of Nigerians then you will find love and care that even own family can't show you.

Don't judge a book by its cover. come to Nigeria and experience it yourself.

[Cityhunter34]

So, I have heard many scammers are from Nigeria.

I am not trying to justify anything or anyone but when look deep in to insight, if Nigeria has the most scammer then the first thing to be looked at is the economy. Nigeria as a country has silently pasted “ your survival is your business” as their motto, no one really cares not even the government.

If you are not rich you cannot start a new business, if you don’t have the best connection you cannot get a good job in a big company. If you are not rich you cannot go the a good average school, if you are not rich you cannot study the course of you choice.. you most go for the best affordable course, if you are not rich you cannot dress properly, if you are not rich you cannot eat properly even chicken is no longer a regular man food cause it is expensive, if you are not rich you cannot think of owning a car or even renting one plus public bus is a topic for another day.

The reality of Nigeria is only the rich can survive.

In a country like this how and why won’t there be scammers even the government are frauds too they are only focused of getting all the money they can to preserve it for their generations. The hardship here is different.

There are no jobs, getting a loan is almost impossible if you don’t have a reliable source of income or any property to mortgage, many are dropout, many are graduates with out job, many did not even smell the coners of school, many cannot afford medical bills , many are starving and everybody wants to survive. So i wouldn’t say they are looking for quick money instead I would say they are all trying to survive.

From your question it's obvious that you are not a Nigerian and in essence you are saying that our falling economy is the reason why Nigeria has the most scammers, most nation in the world (if not every nation) has scammers and, Yes! Nigeria is not exceptional so asking this question and pointing directly at one NATION is ridiculous. It would have been better if you asked, "which country has the most scammers"

I won't say you asked this question based on experience because you said you heard, it's true that our government has failed us but my question to you is that "are you a Nigerian? If NO, please do your research about Nigeria very well before concluding on how we survive. The reality of Nigeria is not only the rich can survive, I am an example that the poor/average Nigerian can survive too.

[Dunamisx]

The reality of Nigeria is only the rich can survive.

This is a poor mans mentality, why will you think that survival is only for the rich, can the rich make a living without the help of the poor, they will have to depend on the poor ones to help them with their works, also the poor are not too tied to be on the same spot for life except they choose to, there are opportunities everywhere and people are making use of it to maintain a living and change their own story as well, I've seen many poor people becoming rich with their determination and pursuit after excellent.

[blckhawk]

Now that's just racist and I think that this has been disproven before, the person that got caught using this Nigerian prince scam was found in a state in USA and the dude is hillbilly white. I think there's really no accurate metric as to which nation's got the most scammers because right now we can't say for sure because we're biased because those that's shown to us through algorithm which makes us think that they're the country with the most scammers, for example, I was watching a scam call center in India get busted by some scambaiter and then my algorithm just gave me all these scammers getting busted by scambaiters that's mostly in India. It's such a sad thing that this is what's happening all over the world, I guess it's because you've got no choice and there's no other way around with your life, you need to do what you've got to do.

[Mpamaegbu]

If you are not rich you cannot start a new business, if you don’t have the best connection you cannot get a good job in a big company. If you are not rich you cannot go the a good average school, if you are not rich you cannot study the course of you choice.. you most go for the best affordable course, if you are not rich you cannot dress properly, if you are not rich you cannot eat properly even chicken is no longer a regular man food cause it is expensive, if you are not rich you cannot think of owning a car or even renting one plus public bus is a topic for another day.

OP, so in your mind's eye you can say to yourself that you actually posted something truthful with all that misleading assumptions? Whether you're a Nigerian or not, you should've stated your fact clearly from what angle you wrote.

The reality of Nigeria is only the rich can survive.

Really? Well, that makes you a rich dude too. You're surviving, aren't you?

In a country like this how and why won’t there be scammers even the government are frauds too they are only focused of getting all the money they can to preserve it for their generations. The hardship here is different.

Even the best countries you think of in Europe also have scammers. But of course, no one has the justification of going into crime because they're poor and broke or because their government is bad. It's a choice (bad choice) people make and then turn around to blame someone for it. Hardship is everywhere, globally. Crime is also everywhere globally and that's the reason there are prisons.

[Promocodeudo]

So, I have heard many scammers are from Nigeria.

I am not trying to justify anything or anyone but when look deep in to insight, if Nigeria has the most scammer then the first thing to be looked at is the economy. Nigeria as a country has silently pasted “ your survival is your business” as their motto, no one really cares not even the government.

If you are not rich you cannot start a new business, if you don’t have the best connection you cannot get a good job in a big company. If you are not rich you cannot go the a good average school, if you are not rich you cannot study the course of you choice.. you most go for the best affordable course, if you are not rich you cannot dress properly, if you are not rich you cannot eat properly even chicken is no longer a regular man food cause it is expensive, if you are not rich you cannot think of owning a car or even renting one plus public bus is a topic for another day.

The reality of Nigeria is only the rich can survive.

In a country like this how and why won’t there be scammers even the government are frauds too they are only focused of getting all the money they can to preserve it for their generations. The hardship here is different.

There are no jobs, getting a loan is almost impossible if you don’t have a reliable source of income or any property to mortgage, many are dropout, many are graduates with out job, many did not even smell the coners of school, many cannot afford medical bills , many are starving and everybody wants to survive. So i wouldn’t say they are looking for quick money instead I would say they are all trying to survive.

OP is this a question or just trying to know peoples view, I have thoroughly checked the content your thread, the caption does not relate much with the message, if you must know, most scammers are not from Nigeria, is just that the situation of things here are being caused by our politicians, in case of another time, if you have a question to ask go straight to the point, don't make it look as if you are being biased, how does a bad economy relate to citizens being scammers, I don't think there is any connection in this, lets not just post, scrutinize your facts before bring it to the public notice, though this is my opinion.