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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "charles soludo" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
  • "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
  • "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: <drbankolea@yahoo.co.nz>
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 01:49:26 +0000
Subject: PAYMENT NOTIFICATION FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA



OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIAPRESIDENTIAL VILLA ABUJANIGERIA. Ref: FGN /SNT/STB ATTN: Beneficiary .Following the announced cabinet reshuffle early this week by President Umaru Musa Yar' Adua Commander in chief of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria .On behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigerian Government, Under the auspices of the new administration President Umaru Yar'Adua held a meeting last week whose ultimate aim is to sanitize the Nigerian Payment system to curb the activities of international fraud impostors whom impersanate the office of the Central bank Governor Prof Charles Soludo to steal foreigners funds in the bid to help them get their fund in Nigeria.To Curb this In our effort to sanitize this with the view of offsetting all outstanding international debt in form of Contracts and inherited fund . The federal government hereby announce to all contractors and General Public that the Office of the Governor Of Central Bank of Nigeria is no longer responsible for any international payment of Contract/inherited fund.this is to stop the activities of impersanators of Prof CHARLES SOLUDO, Dr Obadiah Mailafia, and Dr Godwin Eme Of Zenith Bank this restructure and that of ministries is part of efforts to fast-track and coordinate the implementation of Mr Presidents seven-point Agenda for the Nigerian Economy.Therefore Sir, we apologize for the delay of your payment and please stop further communication with Office of the GOVERNOR CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA OR any other office here whom have hitherto had the responsibility of your payment and revert to the Office Of the You are therefore advice to contact the Head of ATM CARD Department of CITIBANK N.A NIGERIA for Justice and equity of your payment accordingly . Mr President reassures the international community that his administration remained committed to the pursuit of the requisite macro-economic and structural reforms and the concretization of transparent, consistent, stable and predictable policies necessary for the attainment of our vision 2020. Having received these vital payment information , therefore You are qualified now to received and confirm Your payment with the Federal Government of Nigeria immediately within 24hrs . Now you are directed to contact the Head of ATM CARD Departtment of CITIBANK N.A NIGERIA for the immediately to send you the ATM CARD and PIN NUMBER which you will use to withdraw your USD$10 Million Dollars in any ATM SERVICE MACHINE in any part of the world, also send him your direct phone number and contact address where you want him to send the ATM CARD and PIN NUMBER to you. Head of ATM CARD Departtment of CITIBANK N.A NIGERIA Contact Person: Dr Bankole Ahmed. Email: drbankolea@yahoo.co.nzContact him now with the following : 1.) Beneficiary Name & Address. 2.) Beneficiary Phone (Home/Mobile) & Fax Numbers 3.) Beneficiary Profession ,Age & Sex. 4.) Computers Scan Copy of Working I.D or Driver's License For Simply Identification. 5, Contract Amount. Year of Contract, And Your Detail banking information for transfer of fund. N/B THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST OF FUND OR FRAUD IF YOU CONTINUE TO HAVE CONTACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA OR ANY OTHER OFFICE WITHOUT ANY INSTRUCTION COUNTERING THIS NOTIFICATION.Alhaji Yayale AhmedHon. Secretary to The Government of the Federation (SGF)Federal Republic of Nigeria

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