419 scam: Peter Iwegbu <accessbank@kimo.com> CONTACT US NOW

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

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "lagos" (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.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2347043517341 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: Peter Iwegbu <accessbank@kimo.com>
Reply-To: Peter Iwegbu <fbfbk@kimo.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 18:38:49 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: CONTACT US NOW

Access Bank Nigeria Plc.
Plot 1665, Oyin Jolayemi Street
Victoria Island, Lagos State
Nigeria.
Tel:+ 2347043517341

Attn:Beneficiary,
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As a result of the multi-lateral agreement which we recently entered into with the government of Nigeria and the United Nations (Global Intervention Fund Unit), we are therefore contacting you with details of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Your unpaid contracts/inheritance and Lotto winning money,which has stood in the balance for so many years,has been directed to be released to you through our office, ACCESS Bank,Nigeria.

Before we proceed, you are advised to respond to this email, stating your full details,and other necessary information that will ultimately aid us in the speedy processing of your payment.

Sincerely,

Peter Iwegbu.

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