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Trend and Emerging Types of 419 Scams. (arXiv:2308.12448v1 [cs.CR])
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Technological advancements have revolutionized various aspects of human life,
facilitating communication, business operations, healthcare, education, and
environmental monitoring. However, this increased reliance on technology has
also led to a surge in cybercrime, including cyber scams. The "419 scam" or
Nigerian scam has been a persistent problem for decades, encompassing frauds
like advance fee scams, fake lotteries, and black money scams. Initially
prevalent through postal mail and later via fax, the scam has now transitioned
to email. This study aims to …
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