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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: "Hello" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <drlsanusi1001@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 06:41:39 +0100
Subject: IMMEDIATE PAYMENT INSTRUCTION

CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
TINUBU SQUARE,VICTORIA ISLAND LAGOS NIGERIA
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
>From the Desk Of:
Dr. Lamido Sanusi
Executive Governor (CBN)
IMMEDIATE PAYMENT
REF: CBN/IRD/CBX/021/012
Office line. +234-
[OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR]
Attention: Beneficiary
It was agreed upon that your Funds would be released to you on a special method of payment which tag Name Reads “CASH DELIVERY”. You are advised to Re-confirm YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, OCCUPATION, NEXT OF KIN. PHONE AND FAX NUMBER TO CLAIM YOUR FUND.
I am waiting to hear from you soonest.
YOURS SINCERELY,
Dr.Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
Governor Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN)
Direct Line: +234-
Make sure you get back to me immediately before closing office today

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