4-1-9 is a serious problem in Africa, specifically, the country of Nigeria. 4-1-9 is when someone sends an email, usually going to the spam folder, hoping to hook an idiot into sending them some money. usually they will open with lines such as "I am a Nigerian Diplomat in great danger" or "You have been contacted as next of kin to a deceased relative". 

These swindles often gain the crook in the millions if they target the right people. This book is a good gateway to learning of the dangers that exist in Africa. And why it is never a smart plan to try and get lost money back, not all can be so lucky as Laura.

Not going to tell a fib. This book was so dull and disappointing. It took me the entire month to read it. Laura was such a heartless and monstrous bitch in the end. I get that she was grieving, but what she did was unforgivable. Can't help feeling good where the money went in the end, though.