Deception and Scams Through History

Exploring a man's journey of falling victim to fake researchers from China, the chapter transitions into the historical origins of Nigerian email scams. It details how deceptive letters were crafted in the past to manipulate wealthy individuals for financial gain, drawing parallels to modern spam emails. The narrative delves into a scam by French prisoners in the late 1800s, highlighting the intertwined elements of deception, manipulation, and the exploitation of stereotypes for financial gain.