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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Fraud email example:

From: "Tanko Tanko" <ibrtanko12@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: ibtanko1@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 04:35:52 +0000
Subject: YOUR KIND ATTENTION

>From The Desk Of: Dr.Ibrahim Tanko, The Project Director and Chairman Tender
Committee of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Lagos-Nigeria. Email:ibtanko1@hotmail.com

ATTENTION:SIR/Madam,

I am Dr.Ibrahim Tanko,Project Director and Chairman of the Tender Committee
of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

My Committee is principally concerned with payment of all contract awarded
from 1998 to date, in order of priority as regard capital projects of the
NNPC.

The information we gathered from the Foreign Office of the Nigeria Chambers
of Commerce and Industries is so positive as to convince us that you could
provide us with solution to a money transfer deal valued at $31m {Thirty One
Million United States Dollars} and subsequently a joint business venture. In
the course of our duties as values, and project inspectors for the on-going
liquefied Natural Gas(LNG) project, we have over-invoiced the value of some
jobs done by foreign contractors for the NNPC to the tune of US$31M.

As follows:Computer optimization and Installation $16,000.000.00
Installation of 250,000.00,Monax Turbine$10,000.000.00,Turn Around
Maintenance $5,000,000.00 Our aim of over-invoicing this payment is to
divert the excess amount to a discrete account abroad.

This fund is now floating in suspense account at the Central Bank of
Nigeria(CBN). This is the fund my myself and colleagues have decided to
transfer into your account since we, as civil servants are not allowed to
operate or own foreign account.The money will be shared as follows after
transfer:30% for you (Account Owner) 60% for me and my colleagues,10% for
reimbursement for both local and international expenses that Would be
incurred in the course of this transaction.

To be able to claim the funds, we will be purporting your name and a company
name to be the original contractor/ beneficiary of the funds so that all
procedures for international transfer shall be strictly followed,as we have
worked out all modalities for a swift and riskfree transfer.

If this proposal satisfies you, please contact me through my personal Email
(ibtanko1@hotmail.com), with the following important information.Your
Personal Phone / Fax Numbers for easy communication.

This transaction will last for 14 working days from the time we submit the
required information,as all modalities concerning this transaction have been
worked out and it is completely risk free.

Please be informed that this subject is classified sensitive. Therefore
treat the transaction with utmost confidentiality and urgency.

Yours Faithfully,
Dr.Ibrahim Tanko.
The Project Director and Chairman Tender Committee of the Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Lagos-Nigeria. Please reply to :
ibtanko1@hotmail.com Due to the confidentility.


>From The Desk Of: Dr.Ibrahim Tanko, The Project Director and Chairman Tender
Committee of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Lagos-Nigeria. Email:ibtanko1@hotmail.com

ATTENTION:SIR/Madam,

I am Dr.Ibrahim Tanko,Project Director and Chairman of the Tender Committee
of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

My Committee is principally concerned with payment of all contract awarded
from 1998 to date, in order of priority as regard capital projects of the
NNPC.

The information we gathered from the Foreign Office of the Nigeria Chambers
of Commerce and Industries is so positive as to convince us that you could
provide us with solution to a money transfer deal valued at $31m {Thirty One
Million United States Dollars} and subsequently a joint business venture. In
the course of our duties as values, and project inspectors for the on-going
liquefied Natural Gas(LNG) project, we have over-invoiced the value of some
jobs done by foreign contractors for the NNPC to the tune of US$31M.

As follows:Computer optimization and Installation $16,000.000.00
Installation of 250,000.00,Monax Turbine$10,000.000.00,Turn Around
Maintenance $5,000,000.00 Our aim of over-invoicing this payment is to
divert the excess amount to a discrete account abroad.

This fund is now floating in suspense account at the Central Bank of
Nigeria(CBN). This is the fund my myself and colleagues have decided to
transfer into your account since we, as civil servants are not allowed to
operate or own foreign account.The money will be shared as follows after
transfer:30% for you (Account Owner) 60% for me and my colleagues,10% for
reimbursement for both local and international expenses that Would be
incurred in the course of this transaction.

To be able to claim the funds, we will be purporting your name and a company
name to be the original contractor/ beneficiary of the funds so that all
procedures for international transfer shall be strictly followed,as we have
worked out all modalities for a swift and riskfree transfer.

If this proposal satisfies you, please contact me through my personal Email
(ibtanko@hotmail.com), with the following important information.Your
Personal Phone / Fax Numbers for easy communication.

This transaction will last for 14 working days from the time we submit the
required information,as all modalities concerning this transaction have been
worked out and it is completely risk free.

Please be informed that this subject is classified sensitive. Therefore
treat the transaction with utmost confidentiality and urgency.

Yours Faithfully,
Dr.Ibrahim Tanko.
The Project Director and Chairman Tender Committee of the Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Lagos-Nigeria. Please reply to :
ibtanko1@hotmail.com Due to the confidentility.


>From The Desk Of: Dr.Ibrahim Tanko, The Project Director and Chairman Tender
Committee of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Lagos-Nigeria. Email:ibtanko1@hotmail.com

ATTENTION:SIR/Madam,

I am Dr.Ibrahim Tanko,Project Director and Chairman of the Tender Committee
of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

My Committee is principally concerned with payment of all contract awarded
from 1998 to date, in order of priority as regard capital projects of the
NNPC.

The information we gathered from the Foreign Office of the Nigeria Chambers
of Commerce and Industries is so positive as to convince us that you could
provide us with solution to a money transfer deal valued at $31m {Thirty One
Million United States Dollars} and subsequently a joint business venture. In
the course of our duties as values, and project inspectors for the on-going
liquefied Natural Gas(LNG) project, we have over-invoiced the value of some
jobs done by foreign contractors for the NNPC to the tune of US$31M.

As follows:Computer optimization and Installation $16,000.000.00
Installation of 250,000.00,Monax Turbine$10,000.000.00,Turn Around
Maintenance $5,000,000.00 Our aim of over-invoicing this payment is to
divert the excess amount to a discrete account abroad.

This fund is now floating in suspense account at the Central Bank of
Nigeria(CBN). This is the fund my myself and colleagues have decided to
transfer into your account since we, as civil servants are not allowed to
operate or own foreign account.The money will be shared as follows after
transfer:30% for you (Account Owner) 60% for me and my colleagues,10% for
reimbursement for both local and international expenses that Would be
incurred in the course of this transaction.

To be able to claim the funds, we will be purporting your name and a company
name to be the original contractor/ beneficiary of the funds so that all
procedures for international transfer shall be strictly followed,as we have
worked out all modalities for a swift and riskfree transfer.

If this proposal satisfies you, please contact me through my personal Email
(ibtanko@hotmail.com), with the following important information.Your
Personal Phone / Fax Numbers for easy communication.

This transaction will last for 14 working days from the time we submit the
required information,as all modalities concerning this transaction have been
worked out and it is completely risk free.

Please be informed that this subject is classified sensitive. Therefore
treat the transaction with utmost confidentiality and urgency.

Yours Faithfully,
Dr.Ibrahim Tanko.
The Project Director and Chairman Tender Committee of the Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Lagos-Nigeria. Please reply to :
ibtanko1@hotmail.com Due to the confidentility.


>From The Desk Of: Dr.Ibrahim Tanko, The Project Director and Chairman Tender
Committee of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Lagos-Nigeria. Email:ibtanko1@hotmail.com

ATTENTION:SIR/Madam,

I am Dr.Ibrahim Tanko,Project Director and Chairman of the Tender Committee
of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

My Committee is principally concerned with payment of all contract awarded
from 1998 to date, in order of priority as regard capital projects of the
NNPC.

The information we gathered from the Foreign Office of the Nigeria Chambers
of Commerce and Industries is so positive as to convince us that you could
provide us with solution to a money transfer deal valued at $31m {Thirty One
Million United States Dollars} and subsequently a joint business venture. In
the course of our duties as values, and project inspectors for the on-going
liquefied Natural Gas(LNG) project, we have over-invoiced the value of some
jobs done by foreign contractors for the NNPC to the tune of US$31M.

As follows:Computer optimization and Installation $16,000.000.00
Installation of 250,000.00,Monax Turbine$10,000.000.00,Turn Around
Maintenance $5,000,000.00 Our aim of over-invoicing this payment is to
divert the excess amount to a discrete account abroad.

This fund is now floating in suspense account at the Central Bank of
Nigeria(CBN). This is the fund my myself and colleagues have decided to
transfer into your account since we, as civil servants are not allowed to
operate or own foreign account.The money will be shared as follows after
transfer:30% for you (Account Owner) 60% for me and my colleagues,10% for
reimbursement for both local and international expenses that Would be
incurred in the course of this transaction.

To be able to claim the funds, we will be purporting your name and a company
name to be the original contractor/ beneficiary of the funds so that all
procedures for international transfer shall be strictly followed,as we have
worked out all modalities for a swift and riskfree transfer.

If this proposal satisfies you, please contact me through my personal Email
(ibtanko@hotmail.com), with the following important information.Your
Personal Phone / Fax Numbers for easy communication.

This transaction will last for 14 working days from the time we submit the
required information,as all modalities concerning this transaction have been
worked out and it is completely risk free.

Please be informed that this subject is classified sensitive. Therefore
treat the transaction with utmost confidentiality and urgency.

Yours Faithfully,
Dr.Ibrahim Tanko.
The Project Director and Chairman Tender Committee of the Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Lagos-Nigeria. Please reply to :
ibtanko1@hotmail.com Due to the confidentility.


>From The Desk Of: Dr.Ibrahim Tanko, The Project Director and Chairman Tender
Committee of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Lagos-Nigeria. Email:ibtanko1@hotmail.com

ATTENTION:SIR/Madam,

I am Dr.Ibrahim Tanko,Project Director and Chairman of the Tender Committee
of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

My Committee is principally concerned with payment of all contract awarded
from 1998 to date, in order of priority as regard capital projects of the
NNPC.

The information we gathered from the Foreign Office of the Nigeria Chambers
of Commerce and Industries is so positive as to convince us that you could
provide us with solution to a money transfer deal valued at $31m {Thirty One
Million United States Dollars} and subsequently a joint business venture. In
the course of our duties as values, and project inspectors for the on-going
liquefied Natural Gas(LNG) project, we have over-invoiced the value of some
jobs done by foreign contractors for the NNPC to the tune of US$31M.

As follows:Computer optimization and Installation $16,000.000.00
Installation of 250,000.00,Monax Turbine$10,000.000.00,Turn Around
Maintenance $5,000,000.00 Our aim of over-invoicing this payment is to
divert the excess amount to a discrete account abroad.

This fund is now floating in suspense account at the Central Bank of
Nigeria(CBN). This is the fund my myself and colleagues have decided to
transfer into your account since we, as civil servants are not allowed to
operate or own foreign account.The money will be shared as follows after
transfer:30% for you (Account Owner) 60% for me and my colleagues,10% for
reimbursement for both local and international expenses that Would be
incurred in the course of this transaction.

To be able to claim the funds, we will be purporting your name and a company
name to be the original contractor/ beneficiary of the funds so that all
procedures for international transfer shall be strictly followed,as we have
worked out all modalities for a swift and riskfree transfer.

If this proposal satisfies you, please contact me through my personal Email
(ibtanko@hotmail.com), with the following important information.Your
Personal Phone / Fax Numbers for easy communication.

This transaction will last for 14 working days from the time we submit the
required information,as all modalities concerning this transaction have been
worked out and it is completely risk free.

Please be informed that this subject is classified sensitive. Therefore
treat the transaction with utmost confidentiality and urgency.

Yours Faithfully,
Dr.Ibrahim Tanko.
The Project Director and Chairman Tender Committee of the Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Lagos-Nigeria. Please reply to :
ibtanko1@hotmail.com Due to the confidentility.


>From The Desk Of: Dr.Ibrahim Tanko, The Project Director and Chairman Tender
Committee of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Lagos-Nigeria. Email:ibtanko1@hotmail.com

ATTENTION:SIR/Madam,

I am Dr.Ibrahim Tanko,Project Director and Chairman of the Tender Committee
of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

My Committee is principally concerned with payment of all contract awarded
from 1998 to date, in order of priority as regard capital projects of the
NNPC.

The information we gathered from the Foreign Office of the Nigeria Chambers
of Commerce and Industries is so positive as to convince us that you could
provide us with solution to a money transfer deal valued at $31m {Thirty One
Million United States Dollars} and subsequently a joint business venture. In
the course of our duties as values, and project inspectors for the on-going
liquefied Natural Gas(LNG) project, we have over-invoiced the value of some
jobs done by foreign contractors for the NNPC to the tune of US$31M.

As follows:Computer optimization and Installation $16,000.000.00
Installation of 250,000.00,Monax Turbine$10,000.000.00,Turn Around
Maintenance $5,000,000.00 Our aim of over-invoicing this payment is to
divert the excess amount to a discrete account abroad.

This fund is now floating in suspense account at the Central Bank of
Nigeria(CBN). This is the fund my myself and colleagues have decided to
transfer into your account since we, as civil servants are not allowed to
operate or own foreign account.The money will be shared as follows after
transfer:30% for you (Account Owner) 60% for me and my colleagues,10% for
reimbursement for both local and international expenses that Would be
incurred in the course of this transaction.

To be able to claim the funds, we will be purporting your name and a company
name to be the original contractor/ beneficiary of the funds so that all
procedures for international transfer shall be strictly followed,as we have
worked out all modalities for a swift and riskfree transfer.

If this proposal satisfies you, please contact me through my personal Email
(ibtanko@hotmail.com), with the following important information.Your
Personal Phone / Fax Numbers for easy communication.

This transaction will last for 14 working days from the time we submit the
required information,as all modalities concerning this transaction have been
worked out and it is completely risk free.

Please be informed that this subject is classified sensitive. Therefore
treat the transaction with utmost confidentiality and urgency.

Yours Faithfully,
Dr.Ibrahim Tanko.
The Project Director and Chairman Tender Committee of the Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Lagos-Nigeria. Please reply to :
ibtanko1@hotmail.com Due to the confidentility.


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