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Avoiding foreign money scams

Avoiding foreign money scams

  • Discover how the 419 foreign money transfer scam works
  • Read about the different versions of foreign money transfer scams
  • What can happen if you reply to foreign money transfer scammers

What's in this guide

How foreign money scams work

How the 419 foreign money scam works and when you are likely to be approached.

How to spot foreign money scams

What to look out for to avoid falling victim to scammers.

How to prevent foreign money scams

What you can do to avoid falling victim to a foreign money transfer scam.