419 scam: "Mzamber Waziri." <anthonyjackson253@gmail.com> FROM THE DESK OF: MRS. FARIDA MZAMBER WAZIRI NIGERIAN INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "mtcn" (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. )
- "million united state dollars" (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)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "economic and financial crimes commission" (This name is often mentioned in money recovery scams (re-scam): the real EFCC does not contact victims to offer to get their money back because that is near impossible. )
- "farida mzamber waziri" (This name is often mentioned in money recovery scams (re-scam): the real EFCC does not contact victims to offer to get their money back because that is near impossible. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mzamber Waziri." <anthonyjackson253@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrs.faridamzamberwaziri7292@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:10:50 +0100 (BST)
Subject: FROM THE DESK OF: MRS. FARIDA MZAMBER WAZIRI NIGERIAN INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT

FROM THE DESK OF: MRS. FARIDA MZAMBER WAZIRI

BENIN REPUBLIC INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT

ANTI-FRAUD UNIT, 4TH FLOOR MARY LAND COTONU BENIN REPUBLIC
MOTTO: NO BODY IS ABOVE THE LAW

PAYMENT NOTIFICATION OF YOUR FUNDS.

Attn: Sir/Madam

I
received your message, and I must tell you that I understand your
situation very well, and also you need to commend me efforts so far on
this transaction. I have tried so much before bringing this transaction
in order. I secure a lot of documents on your behalf without telling you
.The job am doing to the central bank is a mass sacrifice to people do
to what many contractors sufferedÂ before in the hands of impostors
under professor tenure.

I have approve your $15.5million united state dollars and right now all you information is now in telex room for the wire transfer
of your fund, in that case you have to reconfirm your banking details
to avoid wrong payment to some oneâ€™s account, but if you want your
payment through A.T.M master card, you can also reconfirm your delivery
address where your ATM card will be delivery to you.

Now we are waiting for your immediate response and below is the cost of ATM card payment,
as soon as you made your choice of payment, do get back to me
immediately your confirmed this email message. Do not allow this little
token sum of ($39) which is A.T.M transfer to jeopardize my efforts.
Kindly go immediately and pay the money. If you prefer A.T.M, my good
office can as well make fast of that to you cost ($39).

BELOW IS THE INFORMATION TO SEND THE MONEY.

RECEIVER'S NAME::: MR CHINEDU NNALUO

COUNTRY::: BENIN REPUBLIC

STATE::: COTONU

QUESTION: IN GOD

ANSWER: WE TRUST

AMOUNT: $39 U.S.D

AFTER PAYMENT IS MADE YOU WILL PROVIDE THE INFO AS LISTED BELOW;

SENDER'S NAME:____?

MTCN_______?

YOUR ADDRESS_?

YOU
WILL RECEIVE YOUR FUNDS AS SOON AS MY OFFICE RECEIVE YOUR PAYMENT
DETAILS.THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU.HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.

Your urgent reply is awaited.

Yours In Service,

Mrs. Farida Mzamber Waziri.

Chairman: Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Mr Micheal Jones Assistant: Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

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