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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:
  • "the consignment" (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)
  • "into your nominated bank account" (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)
  • "to your nominated bank account" (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)
  • "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
  • "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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Intl. Card Payment System Commitee" <osun_icpsc1@telegraf.by>
Reply-To: rev.philliposun_icpsc@live.com
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 07:55:58 -0700
Subject: IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF YOUR CONTRACT FUND


*CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
TINUBU SQUARE VICTORIA
ISLAND LAGOS NIGERIA
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR*

*CONTRACT #: MAV/NNPC/FGN/MIN/009,
Swift Code: BPH KPL PK,
A/C#: 329606=101244=169=678
FOREIGN REMITTANCE
Our Ref: CBN/IRD/CBX/021/04
CONTRACT #: MAV/NNPC/FGN/MIN/009*

* *

* We have this day received a payment credit instruction from the
federal Government of Nigeria to credit your account with your full
contract payment from the Nigerian reserve account with our Bank. This is to
notify you that your funds have been programmed for immediate release into
your nominated bank account but we can not transfer this fund direct to your
nominated bank account because we are having a little problem with
International Monetary Fund (IMF) so our approved method of payment is by
Secure Diplomatic Cash Delivery. Be informed that every arrangement
regarding your cash payment through the above stated means has been
finalized and your fund will be systematically concealed and packged into
trunk parcel. The trunk parcel will be delivered to you right in your
doorstep by the delivery personnel.*

* *

* After my meeting with the United Nations and World Bank Dignitaries
recently in Scotland, the Federal House of Senate have decided to rid our
economy of enormous debt burden to enhance more International business
relationship between my Government and the International Community.
Therefore, enough funds have been mapped out to offset all debt owed
to contractors by the past government. I have instructed the Federal
Ministry of Finance (FMF) and Senate Committee on contract payment to submit
the files of all affected contractors for proper verification before I will
pass presidential fiat for immediate prompt release of your overdue fund via
cash delivery to you by Secure Diplomatic Cash Delivery. In view of these,
you are to reconfirm the following informations as a matter or priority and
urgency.*


*Your Full Name _______________________
Complete Address:_________________
Country_________________________
Telephone and fax numbers___________
Cell Phone_______________________
AGE and Occupation:_____________________________
Your Nearest Airport:_____________*


* On receipt of the above requested items and further final approval,
your fund consignment will be registered with the FBI and there will be no
course for alarm because this is the best and hitch free way that you can
get your fund without any problem. Due to the numerous scam activities on
the internet, it is not safe to send one's bank information anymore, so for
these reasons, we choose this method to effect your contract payment and you
are advised to provide all the above
informations so that there will not be any further delay in your payment.
These aforementioned details will serve as a basic criteria to enable me
achieve my promise of paying all Foreign Contractors/Inheritance before end
of this second fiscal quarter of the year 2008, and all contractors/
Inheritance are advised to adhere to this instruction. We are sorry for the
delays in your contract payment please bear with us. *


* On a fianl note, when your fund consignment is dispatched, You have
to help the accredited delivery personnels secure the yellow Tag Paper so
that the customs and immigration will not delay them in your Airport. For
best delivery and optimum results, you are adviced to follow the rules and
regulation of the delivery personnel for easy handover of the consignment.
As soon as they arrive, they will contact you so that you can make out an
appointment and welcome them to receive the fund
consignment. Note most importantly, we need you to let us know the nearest
airport to your address and most appropriate time of visitation so that the
delivery personnels will meet you without obstructing your normal
appointment.*


* Thanks for your cooperation and understanding as we look forward to
hearing from you as soon as possible.*

* *

* Your's Truly,*

*Rev. Phillip Osun
Deputy Governor
Central Bank Of Nigeria (ICPSC)*

* *

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