United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3916 (105th)
Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud Prevention Act of 1998
Introduced
20 May 1998
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Summary
Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud Prevention Act of 1998 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) work with the international community to ensure the prosecution of Nigerian scam artists involved in the advance fee frauds scheme (also known as 4-1-9 fraud); and (2) take all steps necessary to educate the public about the scheme, and prevent future occurrences. Directs the Secretaries of State and of the Treasury to report jointly to the Congress on efforts taken to inform U.S. citizens about 4-1-9 fraud and measures to eliminate it.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 20 May 1998
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 20 May 1998
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 20 May 1998
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3916
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hr/3916