Nigerian Scam

• A wealthy foreigner who needs help moving millions of dollars from his homeland promises a hefty percentage of this fortune as a reward for assisting him.
  Foreign Lottery Scam
• Announcements inform recipients that they've won large sums of money in foreign lotteries.
  Secret Shopper Scam
• Advertisers seek applicants for paid positions as 'secret' or 'mystery' shoppers.
  Work-at-Home Scam
• Advertisers offer kits that enable home workers to make money posting links on the Internet.
  Family Member in Distress Scam
• Scammers impersonate distressed family members in desperate need of money.