Why do all Nigerian bank spam emails originate from Nigeria? Why dont they change it to US?

Question

Why do all Nigerian bank spam emails originate from Nigeria? Why dont they change it to US?

Answer 1

We jail them here.

Answer 2

Because the people responsible for the Nigeria email scams are in Nigeria and not the U.S.

Answer 3

To bring a pity party

Answer 4

the first person who answered this is right, but you can still give me best answer :D

Answer 5

because part of the scam is they need to bring money into the us

Answer 6

This is an old scam that has run for a long time - it originated from Nigeria (although it has migrated, the majority still come from there) and the scam is actually named after the Nigerian law it violates:  

From the FBI internet complaint center website:

Named for the violation of Section 419 of the Nigerian Criminal Code, the 419 scam combines the threat of impersonation fraud with a variation of an advance fee scheme in which a letter, email, or fax is received by the potential victim. The communication from individuals representing themselves as Nigerian or foreign government officials offers the recipient the "opportunity" to share in a percentage of millions of dollars, soliciting for help in placing large sums of money in overseas bank accounts. Payment of taxes, bribes to government officials, and legal fees are often described in great detail with the promise that all expenses will be reimbursed as soon as the funds are out of the country. The recipient is encouraged to send information to the author, such as blank letterhead stationary, bank name and account numbers, and other identifying information using a facsimile number provided in the letter. The scheme relies on convincing a willing victim to send money to the author of the letter in several installments of increasing amounts for a variety of reasons.

Answer 7

Because they aren't smart enough.