Nigeria

Who knew there were so many business opportunities in Nigeria?

Dear Sales,
My name is Mary Thom.I saw your products from one of my client in USA,And i Desired to contact you via email.I will like to place an order from your store to one of my client new branches he just open in NIGERIA where the goods will be sold and they sell various things which your products fall to the category,so i am in charge of ordering all the products needed,but right now i am not in the state which it may be easy.Before i proceed with the selection of items needed i wantnto comfirm some things before we start this transaction,do you normally ship worldwide to NIGERIA via DHL EXPRESS,UPS EXPRESS,USPS EXPRESS AIR FREIGHT AND EMS GLOBAL EXPRESS as they are the fastest way to ship products and the Two Method Of payment will have was Credit card (Visa ,Master,Discover and Amex) So I want you to get back to me with your Company Information such as the name of your websites and your phone number as for me to make selection of items needed.Your Quick Respond will be highly Appreciate !!
Best Regards.

Our state department begs to differ. Here are a couple of quotes from the May 20, 2005 Travel Warning:

Road travel is dangerous. Robberies by armed gangs have been reported on rural roads and within major cities. Travelers should avoid driving at night. Because of poor vehicle maintenance and driving conditions, public transportation throughout Nigeria can be dangerous and should be avoided. Taxis pose risks because of the possibility of fraudulent or criminal operators, old and unsafe vehicles, and poorly maintained roads.

Most Nigerian airlines have aging fleets, and maintenance and operational procedures may be inadequate to ensure passenger safety.

Some Nigerian-based criminals conduct advance fee fraud and other scams that target foreigners worldwide. These fraudulent activities pose great risk of financial loss. Recipients traveling to Nigeria to pursue such fraudulent offers have been subject to physical harm, and local police authorities are often unwilling to help in such cases. No one should provide personal financial or account information to unknown parties. Under no circumstances should U.S. citizens travel to Nigeria without a valid visa -- an invitation to enter Nigeria without a visa is normally indicative of illegal activity. Furthermore, the ability of U.S. Embassy officers to extricate U.S. citizens from unlawful business deals and their consequences is limited. Persons contemplating business deals in Nigeria are strongly urged to check with the U.S. Department of Commerce or the U.S. Department of State before providing any information or making any financial commitments.

Hmmm. I think I'll pass on this otherwise tempting opportunity.