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RE: Rise Steemit

in #steem8 years ago

Sorry it was my poor attempt at humor, yes good ole Nigeria; we all know the scams about the Princes trying to get the money out of the country of Nigeria...

BUT...
did you know the Western country's scam that westerners play on Nigerians?
Basically you start communicating with a Nigerian or other African country, then you find out where they live as in location...
Then you tell them you are deeply religious or so other strong motivational factor and instruct them to send a photograph (selfie) in front of another prominent landmark many many miles away featuring there new tattoo you required as a sign of their new devotion or conversion.
Once you have said selfie proving their devotional pilgrimage you will wire their account US$1,000 you should visit google to check this situation out...

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and why would i need photo of some random person ?

How the silliness works is you ask the person in Africa for a selfie photo, then promise them money if they travel to the distant location and send another selfie photo displaying the tattoo you required them to get in order to get paid the money you promised them.
Please understand I did not invent this scam, never would suggest anyone get a permanent tattoo for payment, I just mention this as something some people do against scammers from poorer countries who request Westerners to collect monies or pick up customs shipments for them.
I just found it of interest that people can always dream up new ways to be nasty and unfair to other humans...

Oh ok! I just wanted to be sure not to get flagged for unintentional "racism" :D I dont understand that new scam thing and I dont think I`m interested ;-)

Thank you! Still learning here and getting used to the customs here (and improving my english) :-)

Do you post steemit in your own language? what is your main language???

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