419 scam: "Deputy Governor"<info.cbn@cbn.com.org> Your Cooperation.

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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:
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing 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: "Deputy Governor" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <info128@mail.mn>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 02:50:18 -0700
Subject: Your Cooperation.

PAYMENT APPROVAL.

Attn: Sir/Madam.

I am Dr.Tunde Lemo,Deputy Governor Central Bank of Nigeria.Unbehalf of the Acting President Dr.Jonathan Goodluck,I have mandated to fight against scam and Fraudulent activities.

This Group is responsible for investigating the legitimacy of unpaid contract, inheritance and lotto winning claims by companies and individuals and directs the paying authorities (banks) worldwide to make immediate payment of verified claims to the beneficiaries without further delay.

You are being legally contacted regarding the release of your long awaited fund. After a detailed review of your file, the Apex bank of the country CBN, has mandated the release of your fund immediately. The sum of USD$14 Million has been approved in your favor via my desk. This payment will be effected through Swift Telegraphic Transfer.

You are advised to Include the following, Your Full name, Your Direct Telephone Numbers, Your Contact address, Your Occupation and Age for reconciliation with Information forwarded to the bank by this office. Note that the above fund has been cleared from terrorist or fraud related Activities.Therefore further details will be release to you upon your positives response.

Thanks for Your Cooperation.

Dr.Tunde Lemo,

Deputy Governor CBN.

Anti-fraud resources:

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