Nigerian romance and rental scams adapt to stay lucrative
The piece details how Nigerian advance fee scams have evolved from orphan prince tales to a family of schemes including romance cons, rental frauds, and even puppy scams. It notes scammers stay ahead of law enforcement by changing methods, the global reach, and the hefty losses totaling billions, with quotes from Tom Brady of the USPS on their chameleon like tactics.
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Mark Donovan
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Shyrock
Donovan
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Nigeria
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Tom Brady
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Canada
Netherlands
TVs go from clunker to digital era as old sets crowd landfills
CRT televisions linger in homes despite flat screens taking over, as ads offer old sets for small sums. Experts warn of lead in discarded tubes and urge recycling programs. 18 states require manufacturers to help pay for electronics recycling. Montgomery County collected 122 tons of TVs in July, over twice last year’s haul.
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Panasonic TV
America
Peter Karasik
Montgomery County
Elec
United States
Display Search
Environmental Protection Agency
Virginia
Maryland
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