ASSISTANCE FOR MUTUAL BENEFITS

[Roland Perry]

In message <FMEFLOMOCGIMKOKKKLFIGEOGCBAA.oml@eloka.demon.co.uk>, Owen
Lewis <oml@eloka.demon.co.uk> writes
>>do the NCIS
>> actually want them?
>

>Probably not - though they should be polite enough about it.

http://www.ncis.co.uk/press/24_01.html

10/7/01 The National Criminal Intelligence Service (NCIS) today warned
        British businesses and individuals to be on their guard against
        a surge in fraudulent letters and emails promising large cash
        payouts in exchange for a small upfront investment, commonly
        known as '419' Advanced Fee fraud. Churches and charities have
        also been targeted.

        Recent successes in combating the fraud have forced a change of
        tactics by the organised criminals behind it, mostly operating
        from West Africa and NCIS is today seeking the public's help in
        fighting one of the most profitable areas of organised crime.

>Firstly they're a national squad.

They are also the agency which handles co-ordination with overseas
police forces.

http://www.ncis.co.uk/international.html
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