419 scam: CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA <office-------o8839@att.net> FROM: MR.SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI

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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:
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "fund beneficiary" (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)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "executive governor" (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)
- "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.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA <office-------o8839@att.net>
Reply-To: bdr.richard@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 03:08:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: FROM: MR.SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI

FROM: MR.SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI

NEW EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA ,

DEAR FUND BENEFICIARY.

THIS IS TO UPDATE YOU THAT YOUR ATM MASTER CARD HAS BEEN APPROVE ON YOUR NAME AS THE RIGHTFUL BENEFICIARY OF THE TOTAL SUM.

BASE ON THE SUBJECT MATTER, YOU HAVE TO ACT FAST BECAUSE THE EX GOVERNOR HAVE INVITED SOME ONE TO COME FOR THE FUND AS YOU COULD NOT BE ABLE TO COME UP WITH EXPECTATION TO SETTLE SOME FEES.

We want to ensure the safety of your funds by introducing this payment method, considering the time frame given to complete this payment this last quarter of the year, you should ensure you give us the maximum cooperation required to ensure immediate delivery to you as all processes has already been completed, however, you should not go against the official protocols of completing this transaction which demands your current address for delivery of your parcel.

Below is the confirmation of our clients who have received theirs via FEDEX COURIER SERVICES. you can track them on the FedEx website to confirm some beneficiaries like you who have received their ATM card successfully.

Name : Donny Peterson: FedEx Tracking Number: 870456747216 http://www.fedex.com/ng/

Name : Angela L. Johnson: FedEx Tracking Number: 870456750392 http://www.fedex.com/ng/

All you need is to provide us with the delivery /insurance charges of $789 USD, we shall provide you with the transfer information to enable this dream be actualized else we will not take responsibility of the courier fees as your total sum is already loaded in your card.

As soon as we are satisfied with the information you shall provide, we shall provide you with the tracking numbers to ensure you track your parcel to its arrival which specifically arrives your Country within 3 days we confirm receipt of the courier fees from you.

We are committed to serving you, but with strict adherence to your rules, regulations as well as guiding polices

URGE YOU TO SEND THE FEE OF $789 VIA WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER TO NAME OF MY SECRETARY MR ANTHONY JOHN ADDRESS LAGOS NIGERIA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. AND SEND IT TO ME.NOTE: RESPONSE SHOULD BE MADE IMMEDIATELY BEFORE IT WILL BE TOO LATE FOR YOU .

KINDLY RECONFIRM YOUR FULL CONTACTS/MAILING ADDRESS INCLUDING YOUR MOBILE TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR PROPER DISCUSSION CONCERNING THIS DELIVERY.

WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THE DELAY IN TRANSFERRING OF THIS FUND MUST HAVE CAUSED YOU. FEEL FREE TO CALL ME ON + 234 8121 660 474 IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTION TO ASK REGARDING THIS DELIVERY.

REGARDS,

MR.SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI

NEW GOVERNOR, CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (CBN).

CC: SENATE PRESIDENT

CC: BOARD OF DIRECTORS [FPD]

CC: ACCOUNTANT GENERAL OF NIGERIA

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