Would the "lads" go from Nigeria to NZ to retaliate?
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> Computer buffs in New Zealand are "baiting" Nigerian fraudsters in a
> game dubbed the new internet bloodsport, a report said today.
>
> The ultimate goal is to turn the fraud back on the Nigerians, but
> authorities warn the game is dangerous and are urging people not to
> play.
>
> Scam-baiters start by replying to emails from African fraudsters
> trying to fleece recipients with fake charities or investments.
>
> The baiters pretend to fall for the scams while secretly humiliating
> the fraudsters, whom they call "lads."
>
> Typically, they make endless demands for proof of identity that force
> the lads to forge passports, bank accounts and documents. Excerpt from
> a con letter
>
> Sometimes the lads are told to photograph themselves in ridiculous
> poses, with loaves of bread on their heads, or clutching signs with
> secret passwords.
>
> http://stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2748171a10,00.
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