The latest scamA confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; to hit the Internet has just arrived from Nigeria: Jobs for people seeking part-time positions called “mail assistants” for work done at home. Vacancies are posted on Craigslist.com under the name of ABS Consulting. ABS purports to have facilities throughout Europe, referred to as “Forward Luxembourg.” It claims to be a leading global provider of risk-management services.

Seniors and others struggling to make ends meet may fall prey to road signs, classified ads or mailings offering money for working at home. They are encouraged to pay several hundred dollars to obtain necessary materials so they can get started. The "work" may be stuffing envelopes with mailings inviting others to make money at home.