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Due diligence - verifying the information in a Nigerian scam letter

On the other hand, let’s take it this way that suppose Ricky is feeling a little cautious of the offer. He doesn't think the letter looks too good, but doesn't want to be a total dummy by passing up a possible opportunity.

His next step would surely be to perform DUE DILIGENCE. We would do that now. Well, in fact, no we won't.

Until that evening, I had a superb plan of action all spelled out for you. Since then I have been cooperating with The 419 union, and it turns out there is no due diligence that could really be performed. Doesn't make sense, does It.? Yep, well wait 'til you read this.

It turns out that even should our cautious Ricky call directly to the bank listed in the evil letter, using the number listed in the bank's directory instead of the one in the letter, he might very well be connected to the scammers anyway, by the bank's switchboard!