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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: "Ms. Susan" <ddivine@kimo.com>
Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:31:42 GMT
Subject: REGARDING YOUR FUND TRANSFER

From The Office of Hon.Dr. Olusegun Aganga
Federal Ministry of Finance, Headquarters,
Ahmadu Bello Way, Central Business District,
P.M.Box 41,Garki, Abuja, Nigeria.
www.fmf.gov.ng


Dear My Good Friend

REF: PAYMENT RELEASE INSTRUCTION VIA CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL BANK DRAFT OR ATM CARD FOR A PARTIAL PAYMENT RELEASE OF $2,500,000.00 USD

I am Mr Olusegun Aganga The Minister of Finance under the new-elected Mr. President Dr Goodluck Jonathan. By virtue of my position as the head of the Nigerians Financial sector, I have irrevocably instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria to send in all contract and inheritance payment files to my office for vetting and verification before fund release instruction can be effected. However, all other offices that has anything to do with your fund has been instructed to stop all transactions until I conclude with my investigation.

Meanwhile, as a former Deputy Governor, Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria and being a versatile banker of repute with about 10 years experience in the financial sector, I am aware of all the corrupt practices of some CBN officials who are in the habit of extorting money from foreign beneficiaries under the pretense of assisting such beneficiary.

To this effect, I am prepared to give all the necessary advice and assistance on the new payment policy to be adopted by the CBN for 2011 fiscal year for all financial transactions under the current President Dr. GoodLuck Jonathan administration. The new payment method is by Certified International Bank Draft or ATM CARD, which will be issued on your name by our paying bank here in Nigeria at the tone of $2.5 Two Million, Five Hundred United States Dollars being a partial payment release. Please take note that I have come to the Finance Ministry to clean up the system and ensure efficiency in our payment system.

We also has been instructed by all Africa communities Banks to pay all their foreign clients that has one or the other transaction with their banks because of what is happening in our great continent here, as you may be hearing from news here and there in Africa is war, so my country is a very peaceful transition to transfer funds now, that is why your transfer file has been transfer to us here for onward transfer of your fund. So if you are still dealing with those old bankers then you will have yourself to blame at the end because they will just cheat on you.

For this reason, you are advised to get back to my office immediately with the details of your delivery address.



1) YOUR FULL NAME:
2) ADDRESS, CITY, STATE AND COUNTRY.
3) PHONE, FAX AND MOBILE
4) COMPANY NAME (IF ANY) POSITION AND ADDRESS
5) BANK NAME
6) BANK ADRESS
7) ACCOUNT NUMBER
8) SWIFT CODE/ ROUTING NUMBER
9) PROFESSION, AGE AND MARITAL STATUS
10) COPY OF YOUR INT'L PASSPORT/DRIVERS LICENSE


Yours Sincerely,

MR OLUSEGUN AGANGA
Honourable Minister of Finance
Direct Email privateolusegun@gmail.com




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