419 scammers go for underpants bomber 

419 scammers go for underpants bomber

In Web/client - By Iain Thomson, 15 January 2010 4:57 PM
Beware of emails promising gifts.
African broadband growth could lead to higher spam rates  

African broadband growth could lead to higher spam rates

In Messaging - By SC Australia Staff, 30 September 2009 11:06 AM
More internet users equals more threats.
Nigerian 419 scams now hitting Paypal 

Nigerian 419 scams now hitting Paypal

In Messaging - By Tony Dennis, 28 November 2008 11:06 AM
A variant of the extremely popular Nigerian 419 scam is possible via Paypal, the INQ has discovered. On paper it looks bulletproof but it's still a big con.
Nigerian man arrested in Perth for numerous online scams  

Nigerian man arrested in Perth for numerous online scams

In Messaging - 25 February 2008 10:45 AM
Computer Crime Squad Detectives in Perth have arrested a 29 year-old Nigerian man for his alleged involvement with an international online crime syndicate which media reports ...
Spammers plead guilty to "419" scams that netted US$1.2 million 

Spammers plead guilty to "419" scams that netted US$1.2 million

In Messaging - By Frank Washkuch, 1 February 2008 9:55 AM
Three men pleaded guilty this week in New York to running get-rich-quick spam schemes - including a scam where one of the men claimed to have terminal throat cancer - targeting ...
Pinochet resurrected in 419 scam 

Pinochet resurrected in 419 scam

In Messaging - By Robert Jaques, 10 May 2007 3:05 PM
Spammers find yet another way to target the unwary.
Experts warn of continuing fraud danger 

Experts warn of continuing fraud danger

In Messaging - By Robert Jaques, 15 December 2006 9:54 AM
An IT security firm has warned computer users to be on their guard against so-called 'Letters from Nigeria' as rumours of Chelsea Clinton's new boyfriend and his convicted ...
419 scammer poses as Fidelity fund manager 

419 scammer poses as Fidelity fund manager

By René Millman, 10 February 2006 1:21 PM
A scammer who admitted being a thief is posing as a fund manager for a major financial institution to dupe unsuspecting email recipients out of money.
New 419 spam promising Volkswagen 

New 419 spam promising Volkswagen

By William Eazel, 11 January 2006 10:33 AM
Security experts today warned internet users of a spam campaign that pretends the recipient has won a lottery sponsored by the Volkswagen motor company.
310 arrested in mammoth 419 scam manhunt 

310 arrested in mammoth 419 scam manhunt

By David Quainton, 22 July 2005 12:11 PM
Over 300 people have been arrested in Spain in a massive 419 manhunt.
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