Many scammers have been exposed through Spokeo as it links up their email accounts. It may not link up your particular scammer but worth a try if your investigating. Finding out who really scammed you will not likely result in an arrest but may give you closure.

Nigerian Accents - What does a Nigerian sound like?

The official language of Nigeria is English.  If you talk to one of these Nigerian scammers, you will generally hear a British accent. Nigeria is made up of over 250 ethnic groups so they will also have their own added accent depending upon their level of education.
A good example to hear a Nigerian talk, is to google Nigerian Radio, who broadcast online or located at this link is the International Dialects of English (Archives) where you can download a recording of a male and a female Nigerian accent and listen.  IDEA - Dialects & Accents of Nigeria

Romance scammers request mobile phones and computers as birthday presents for their children (that they don't really have, although some do, there is no remorse for stealing from your children to give to their own).  They might say they cannot contact you as they need a phone, they cannot IM you anymore as they have lost their laptop etc.   They request that you ship these items to them and will give you an address to do so. 

Romance scammer phone verbatim:

"Have you made transfer yet?" - when he is waiting to hear that you have been to Western Union
"I want to marry you" - when he thinks you are doubting him
"I am leaving the hotel now" - when he has received the money transfer and is getting his flight
"I want you to be the mother of my child" - when he thinks you are doubting him

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Scammer Grammar

"Scammer Grammar" appears through the words of emails and chats that are not copied and pasted by the scammer.  Profiles on dating sites written by scammers may have distinct "scammer grammar"eg:

i am a loyal,honest,romantic,open minded,down to earth and .......

Improper use of commas, fullstops and small i's

i saw your profile in ........ i will like to know you i will like you to contact me direct to my email at

Nigerian Holiday Dates for 2013

Current local time in Sydney

Current local time in Lagos, Nigeria

Jan 1          New Years Day
March 29    Good Friday  
Apr 1         Easter Monday 
May 29      Democracy Day 
July 5         Luzlow Day
Aug 8       Id el Fitri (End of Ramadan)
Oct 15        Id el Kabir (Feast of Sacrifice)
Dec 26       Boxing Day

These days are subject to change

Jan 24        Mawlid (Prophet Mohammed's Birthday)
May 1          Labour Day
May 27       Childrens Day 
June 12      Commemoration  
Jul 10          Ramadan
Aug 9          Id el Fitri (Holiday)
Oct 1           National Day
Oct 16          Id el Kabir (Holiday)
Dec 25        Christmas Day