text: how can i report someone who is trying to scam me ($$)? we became "friends" on yahoo im.? he said he lived in va. then went to africa "on business". now a sudden emergency - he wants $800 sent to nigeria to save his daughter's life. i have name and address where he wants it sent. how can i report him as a scammer. (no, i don't believe his story and am not sending money.) so far, he has not broken the law. you might want to have a talk with an investigator in the da's office to see if they would like to take your place online...