The perpetrators of these scams often allege that the victim must travel to Nigeria in order to complete the transaction. If the victim is unable to travel to Nigeria. they proceed to demand more money from them for power of attorney fees and other associated taxes. Often when a victim does travel to Nigeria. the scammer explains to them that there is no need for a visa. In fact. a visa is required by the Nigerian Government. The perpetrators then bribe airport officials to bypass immigration. and use this illegal entry as leverage to coerce the traveler into releasing more money. Violence and threats of physical harm may also occur. To date. 15 foreign businessmen and two United States citizens have been murdered in Nigeria in connection with a "419" scam.
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