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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: "MR GODWIN EMEFIELE" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mr.Godwin_Emefiele@outlook.com>
Date: Fri, 30 May 2014 18:04:00 -0400
Subject: ATTENTION,YOUR OUTSTANDING PAYMENT IS DUE

FROM CBN NIGERIA.
Plot 33, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Way,
Central Business District,
Cadastral Zone, Abuja, FCT.
Direct Line:+234-81-8121-736
Website: www.cenbank.org
Email: C_B_N@OUTLOOK.COM



ATTN.YOUR FUND RELEASE NOTIFICATION:

from the desktop of Mr.Godwin Emefiele, the newly appointed CBN Governor. It was brought to my notice that you are one of the unpaid beneficiary who is yet to receive your overdue payment. Be informed that the Federal Government have Approved the release of all outstanding payment to various unpaid beneficiary whom are yet to claim there funds. Please note that the reason why you are yet to receive your fund was based on the fact that some fraudulent government officials are benefiting from the interest accumulated from your fund on a yearly basis, in other to enrich themselves without your knowledge.


However, your payment file has been re-visited and your fund has been approved for immediate release which brings me to the reason why i contacted you in the first place. Please note: Your Personal/File Identification Number is 125 and fund payable to you is Valued at US$2,500,000.00. We therefore apologize for any inconveniences we may have cost you in the past, as this institution is here to uphold its belief and integrity. Please kindly fill and return the below listed personal details which will enable us facilitate the immediate release of your approved payment within the next 74hrs.

First Name:......
Last Name:
Middle Name:......
Address:..........
Telephone:.........
Mobile Phone:........
Occupation:........
Copy of your Identification: Drivers License OR International Passport

As soon as the above information is receive and confirm correctly, the bank management will not hesitate to furnish you with your account details and transfer instructions.

Thank you for your anticipated understanding as we work towards completing the release of your fund to you as we are at your service as you satisfaction is our pride.


Thanks.

Your Sincerely,
Mr.Godwin Emefiele.
Executive Governor.
CENTRAL BANK NIG.

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