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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Robert S. Mueller, III" <muelleriiisfbi@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:02:15 -0800
Subject: READ AND ACT AS INSTRUCTED


It has come to our notice that you are dealing with fraudstars, we have been
monitoring your transaction with Dr. Mansur Muhtar who was the Finance
Minister of Nigeria as at last three weeks was droped by the Nigerian Acting
President Mr Jonathan Goodluck druring his reshufflement of cabinets.sacked
all minister including Dr. Mansur Muhtar then finance minister.view the list


Here Is The Full Ministerial List:
1
Chief Mike Aondoakaa
Hon. Attorney-Gen. & Minister of Justice

2
Dr. S. Abba Ruma
Hon. Minister of Agric & Water Resources

3
Mrs. Fidelia A. Njeze
Hon. Min. of State, Agric & Water Resources

4
Mr. Babatunde Omotoba
Hon. Minister of Aviation

5
Senator Bello J. Gada
Hon. Minister of Culture & Tourism

6
Dr. Shettima Mustapha
Hon. Minister of Defence

7
Mr. Ademola Seriki
Hon. Minister of State, Defence

8
Dr. Sam Egwu
Hon. Minister of Education

9
Hajia Aishatu Dukku
Hon. Minister of State, Education

10
Mr. John Odey
Hon. Minister of Environment

11
Senator M.A. Aliero
Hon. Minister of the FCT

12
Mr. J.C. Odom
Hon. Minister of State, FCT

13
Mr. Remi Babalola
Hon. Minister of State, Finance

14
Chief Ojo Maduekwe
Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs

15
Alhaji Jibril Maigari
Hon. Minister of State, F.A., I

16
Ambassador Bagudu Hirse
Hon. Minister of State, F.A., II

17
Prof. B. Osotimehin
Hon. Minister of Health

18
Dr. A.I. Hong
Hon. Minister of State, Health

19
Prof. D. Akunyili
Hon. Minister of Information & Communication

20
Alhaji Aliyu Ikra Bilbis
Hon. Minister of State, Information & Communication

21
General Godwin Abbe(Retd)
Hon. Minister of Interior

22
Chief A. Kayode
Hon. Minister of Labour

23
Dr. Mansur Muhtar
Hon. Minister of finance

24
Dr. Shamsudeen Usman
Deputy Chairman/Hon. Minister of National Planning Commission

25
Elder G. Orubebe
Hon. Minister of State, Niger Delta Affairs

26
Dr. Rilwanu Lukman
Hon. Minister of Petroleum

27
Mr. O. Ajumogobia
Hon. Minister of State, Petroleum

28
Dr. I.Y. Lame
Hon. Minister of Police Affairs


29
Arch. Nuhu Wya
Hon. Minister of State, Power

30
Dr. A. B. Zaku
Hon. Minister of Science & Technology

31
Engr. S.M. Ndanusa
Hon. Minister/Chairman National Sports Commission

32
Alhaji Ibrahim Bio
Hon. Minister of Transport

33
Mrs. S.H. Sulaiman
Hon. Minister of Women Affairs

34
Dr. Hassan M. Lawal
Hon. Minister of Works & Housing

35
Mrs. Grace Ekpiwhre
Hon. Minister of State, Works & Housing

36
Senator A. Olasunkanmi
Hon. Minister of Youth Development

37
Ambassador A. Kazaure
Hon. Minister of Special Duties


38
Mrs. Deziani Allison- Madueke
Hon. Minister of Mines & Steel Development


At present, the government is in the bid of announcing new ministers for
federal republic of Nigeria as soon as that is done we shall update you with
their potfolios.

Haven said this, for your own interest you are warned not to communicate
with Dr. Mansur Muhtar , the barrister he introduced you to we learnt that
you made a payment of $1,500 last week with 4670520612 MTCN all is for their
interest and NOT for yours do not pick their calls, do not reply their mails
for your benefit and safety.

Therefore, now deal with the Finance Permanent Secretaries Dr. Ochi
Achinivu as all powers of finance/payments has been bestowed on him do not
be deceived by any body contact him with this email address and phone number
give him a call immediately and eplain your salf to him.

Email:drOchiAchinivu@drivehq.com <Email%3AdrOchiAchinivu@drivehq.com>

phone:234 702 973 5793

tell him how much that you have paid in the coruse of your transaction and
tell him the details of your transaction he will advise you on what to do.

To clear any doubt click on this web page

http://www.nigeriahcottawa.com/content/new-federal-permanent-secretaries-and-ministries-117.html


Thanks for your understanding


Robert S. Mueller, III

(FBI Director)

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