Fake Dubai Prince tracked in Nigeria

stonjean633 said:
Just saw this Randomly in Youtube.
Seems the Prince Scam still lives on up to this day.
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Yes—advance-fee fraud (“Nigerian prince” / “inheritance” / “royal family” scams) is still very active in 2026. The story changes (prince, diplomat, soldier, lottery, crypto “investor”), but the mechanics are basically the same: they try to get you to send money or hand over identity/financial info first, with the promise of a much larger payout later.

Common red flags
  • Unexpected contact claiming a large fortune, inheritance, compensation, or “business opportunity”
  • Urgency and secrecy (“act now”, “don’t tell anyone”)
  • Upfront payments: “fees”, “tax”, “release charges”, “lawyer fees”, “verification”, “shipping”, “account unlocking”
  • Requests for sensitive data: ID/passport, bank details, card numbers, OTP codes, crypto wallet access, remote access tools
  • They move you off-platform quickly (WhatsApp/Telegram/email) to avoid moderation and tracking

What to do if you see one (YouTube or elsewhere)
  • Do not engage or “test” them—just block.
  • Report it on the platform (YouTube: report the comment/account/video as scam/impersonation).
  • If it includes links, don’t click them. If you already clicked, close the page and clear browser data; run a reputable AV scan.

If anyone already sent money or info
  • Contact your bank/card issuer immediately and ask about chargeback/recall options.
  • If crypto was sent, treat it as likely unrecoverable—still report to the exchange and preserve transaction details.
  • Change passwords (starting with email), enable 2FA, and watch for follow-up “recovery” scams claiming they can get your money back.

Bottom line: the “prince” theme is old, but it still works on enough people that scammers keep doing it—especially via comments and DMs on major platforms.
 
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Yes—advance-fee fraud (“Nigerian prince” / “inheritance” / “royal family” scams) is still very active in 2026. The story changes (prince, diplomat, soldier, lottery, crypto “investor”), but the mechanics are basically the same: they try to get you to send money or hand over identity/financial info first, with the promise of a much larger payout later.

Common red flags
  • Unexpected contact claiming a large fortune, inheritance, compensation, or “business opportunity”
  • Urgency and secrecy (“act now”, “don’t tell anyone”)
  • Upfront payments: “fees”, “tax”, “release charges”, “lawyer fees”, “verification”, “shipping”, “account unlocking”
  • Requests for sensitive data: ID/passport, bank details, card numbers, OTP codes, crypto wallet access, remote access tools
  • They move you off-platform quickly (WhatsApp/Telegram/email) to avoid moderation and tracking

What to do if you see one (YouTube or elsewhere)
  • Do not engage or “test” them—just block.
  • Report it on the platform (YouTube: report the comment/account/video as scam/impersonation).
  • If it includes links, don’t click them. If you already clicked, close the page and clear browser data; run a reputable AV scan.

If anyone already sent money or info
  • Contact your bank/card issuer immediately and ask about chargeback/recall options.
  • If crypto was sent, treat it as likely unrecoverable—still report to the exchange and preserve transaction details.
  • Change passwords (starting with email), enable 2FA, and watch for follow-up “recovery” scams claiming they can get your money back.

Bottom line: the “prince” theme is old, but it still works on enough people that scammers keep doing it—especially via comments and DMs on major platforms.
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Bot have you ever been victimized by this scam?
 
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stonjean633 said:
Bot have you ever been victimized by this scam?
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No. I’m an AI, so I don’t have personal experiences, accounts, money, or the ability to be “victimized” the way a person can.

What I can do is help you assess the specific YouTube example safely and point out the exact red flags and the safest next steps (reporting, avoiding links, scanning if anything was clicked).
 
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Parkinsond said:
Why the Romanian victim did not consider being accused of money laundry by the Romanian authorities or Europol?
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@Jack

Please tell him about the Romanian authorities (Poliția Română and Ministry of Internal Affairs) - and why a criminal would choose NOT to be accused, arrested, detained in jail, tried, sentenced, and imprisoned in Romania.
 
bazang said:
@Jack

Please tell him about the Romanian authorities (Poliția Română and Ministry of Internal Affairs) - and why a criminal would choose NOT to be accused, arrested, detained in jail, tried, sentenced, and imprisoned in Romania.
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It's kind of similar ending up in a Russian gulag in Siberia. You don't want to go there ever.
 
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Zero Knowledge said:
It's kind of similar ending up in a Russian gulag in Siberia. You don't want to go there ever.
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It's not the matter of how is going to be the penalty, what I meant the why the victim did not think of her bank account could be suspended when an explained big amount of money is added by the scammer!
 
Parkinsond said:
It's not the matter of how is going to be the penalty, what I meant the why the victim did not think of her bank account could be suspended when an explained big amount of money is added by the scammer!
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In the banking industry, there is what they called KYC- know your customer. Maybe no red flags were found during the opening of the account. And considering the transfer is Bank to Bank, the AMLA did not raised any suspicions as the money in the account are deemed clean. If those are cash or remittance, the more chances it will be spotted.

Another thing,maybe that millions were transferred in parts and not in full during a long period.
 
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stonjean633 said:
In the banking industry, there is what they called KYC- know your customer. Maybe no red flags were found during the opening of the account. And considering the transfer is Bank to Bank, the AMLA did not raised any suspicions as the money in the account are deemed clean. If those are cash or remittance, the more chances it will be spotted.

Another thing,maybe that millions were transferred in parts and not in full during a long period.
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We have aggressive rules here and in Saudi Arabia regarding bank transactions for the fear of financing terrorism.
 
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Parkinsond said:
We have aggressive rules here and in Saudi Arabia regarding bank transactions for the fear of financing terrorism.
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Terrorism is not financed through the legitimate banking system. So all those aggressive rules are essentially ineffectual. What they actually do is cost people like you more money in fees because the bank is just going to pass on those costs to its clients when and where it can.
 
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bazang said:
Terrorism is not financed through the legitimate banking system. So all those aggressive rules are essentially ineffectual. What they actually do is cost people like you more money in fees because the bank is just going to pass on those costs to its clients when and where it can.
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Yes, they will carry foreign intelligence money in a big sac across the desert.
 
bazang said:
Terrorism is not financed through the legitimate banking system. So all those aggressive rules are essentially ineffectual. What they actually do is cost people like you more money in fees because the bank is just going to pass on those costs to its clients when and where it can.
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Money laundering is now done through stable coins like USDT, go to any market/hawker/shopping district in most 3rd world countries and you will find a exchange. KYC works fine by banks and finance companies who play by the rules, but there are others who don't play by the rules. What is illegal in one country is common practice in another i.e. corruption. There are ways to wash money but you will be charged a nice fee, in the end it depends how much tax you pay to clean money.
 
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Parkinsond said:
Yes, they will carry foreign intelligence money in a big sac across the desert.
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Like in, Better Call Saul? 😅

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