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Nigerian 'Miracle Pregnancy' Scam

An investigation into a baby trafficking scam in Nigeria that preys on women's desperation to conceive, using fake fertility treatments and exploiting their vulnerability.

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BbcAnambra State Health MinistryAnambra State Government

ChiomaIkeIfy Obinabo"Dr Ruth"Uju

What are the societal factors that contribute to the success of this scam?: Scammers deceive women with fake fertility treatments, leading to the women either unknowingly giving birth to trafficked babies or having babies forcibly taken from them.
What are the methods used by scammers in the Nigerian 'miracle pregnancy' scam?: The article exposes a baby trafficking scam in Nigeria, preying on women's desperation to conceive.
What actions are being taken to combat this scam, and what are their limitations?: Authorities are trying to crack down on the scam, but the problem persists due to societal pressures on women to have children and widespread misinformation online.

Cognitive Concepts

4/5

Framing Bias

The article frames the issue as primarily a problem of deception and exploitation of vulnerable women. The framing emphasizes the emotional aspect of the story and is likely to generate outrage.

3/5

Language Bias

The language used to describe the scammers and their actions is quite strong and negative, which may influence the reader's perception of them. The article doesn't provide the scammers' side of the story, this may be a Language Bias.

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