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Nigerian used fake IDs to woo victims online – then steal their money, US authorities say

By Cassandre Coyer
The scammer admitted that since 2017, he has received more than US$360,000 (RM1.50mil) from people online, authorities said. — Photo by Anomaly on Unsplash

A Nigerian man created fake online profiles and entertained virtual romances and friendships for years – then he stole their money, US federal authorities said.

The man admitted that since 2017, he has received more than US$360,000 (RM1.50mil) from people online, authorities said.

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