419 scam: julian eze <julianeze96@yahoo.com> YOUR PAYMENT IS READY

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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. )
- "money gram" (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. )
- "you are required to pay " (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. )
- "into your nominated bank account" (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)
- "million 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)
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- "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: julian eze <julianeze96@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: fministry_finance@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2015 16:43:12 -0800
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT IS READY

The National Flag of Nigeria The Arms of the Government of Nigeria
The National Flag of Nigeria
[ OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF FINANCE )
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE

Dear Beneficiary,

It might interest you to know that It has become very disturbing that some people claim to be the Finance Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, some claim to be the Central Bank Governor which has become a very disturbing issue at the Federal level, Well as the new Finance Minister under this President Dr Good-luck Jonathan lead administration, we are set to reform our economy by renewing and restoring the lost confidence before the international community by paying all outstanding Foreign debts owed to genuine beneficiaries like you.

Based on the economic agenda set in motion by the 24 man economic reform team inaugurated under the finance Ministry, your Name have been listed as your Contract fund of US$30.5Million Dollars Only as your Full contract payment is approved for payment so In view of this, I am writing you personally concerning your payment which we have secured approval from the Debt Management Office Today

My resume as former World Bank Director speaks my credibility in making sure your payment is concluded, be inform that your fund will be remitted into your nominated bank account without any delay. You are required to pay for the cost of transaction and this will cost you only USD$75 Do sends it through my personal assistant's name as Follows:

PAUL CHIDI
Address: LAGOS--NIGERIA
Test Question: TRUST
Answer: : TRUST

However I must assure you that as soon as you send the money your payment will be credited into your account immediately and remember to stop every communication with whoever that claims to be either the Finance Minister or CBN Governor. And other Local bank in Nigeria and ensure that you forward me the require information.

You are requested to forward the following for confirmation with the Approval:

1. Your full banking details

2. Amount expecting to be paid is usd$30.5Million Dollars Only.

3 your passport copy

I just have an urgent meeting with the Debt Management Office for the Approval of your Funds luckily it was granted, I shall give you further details on the development of payment once I hear from you with the western Union or Money Gram information today, Please strictly keep this highly secret as only new policy payment on ground. Have a good day.

Your urgent response to this letter is needed.

I shall be waiting to hear from you very soon .

Best Regards

DR.NGOZI OKONJO IWEALA
FINANCE MINISTER

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