419 scam: "FROM THE FEDERAL BOARD OF INLAND REVENUE,FIRS DEPARTMENT."<info@firs.org.gov> FROM THE FEDERAL BOARD OF INLAND REVENUE,FIRS 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:
- "inland revenue board" (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. )
- "inland revenue board" (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. )
- "inland revenue" (Tax offices mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. Even after you pay their fake tax demands you will still not receive the non-existent funds you have been promised. )
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "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.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- 2348156958180

Fraud email example:

From: "FROM THE FEDERAL BOARD OF INLAND REVENUE,FIRS DEPARTMENT." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <akpan.firsrevenueboard@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2015 14:44:10 -0700
Subject: FROM THE FEDERAL BOARD OF INLAND REVENUE,FIRS DEPARTMENT.

Office Of The Executive Chairman,
Federal Inland Revenue Board (FIRS)
Dr.M'fon Akpan.
27/28 Adeyemo, Alakija Street
Victoria Island, Lagos,Nigeria .
Building Name: Fortune Towers House.
Direct Line- 234-815695-8180.

Attn: Funds Beneficiary.

Dear Sir.

Re:Federal Inland Revenue Service Payment Advise.

Be officially informed that you are advised as a matter of urgency to put a claims for your funds payment through the Department of the Federal Inland Revenue Service within 72hours as the Federal Inland Revenue Service. have been directed and instructed by President Muhammed Buhari to process and release your due funds to you without delays based on the conditions given to him by the G7 Nations for our debt cancellations as pleaded by the New President,the Federal Inland Revenue Service being the Federal Government statutory body mandated for such payment have received your Payment File from the the Central Bank of Nigeria for your immediate payment as instructed by our new Leader,please advise if your payment is Inheritance/Contract or Lottery payment as this will make your payment very easy for me as i have directed our bankers that will release your approved sum of US$4.5Million (Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars) on my direct instructions only as the sole account signatory to prepare your Paym

In view of the above now and in line with the Power bestowed on the Federal Inland Revenue Service by the National Assembly as the Federal Government Revenue Collectors you will be required to pay a minimum of One Year Income Tax Charges to the Federal Government of Nigeria which will be receipted and Documented by this agency before your approved sum will be released to you,this One Year Income Tax Payment is very obligatory that you the funds beneficiary MUST pay it to this agency before i will Authorize and SIGN off your payment as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service,as a good citizen of your Country you know that Tax Charges cannot be evaded as it is a very serious criminal offense hence such is the same here in Nigeria and that is the reason why you must pay and send the obligatory One Year Income Tax Charges to the Federal Government of Nigeria in our local currency or its equivalent in Dollar denominations which i will inform you the amount once you get back to me by call me o

Finally get back to me on how you want me to release your funds to you as we have just three acceptable International modes of payment to release your funds which are BANK TO BANK WIRE Transfer. ATM Master/Visa Card and Issuance of International Certified Cheque/Bank Draft,make your choice and call me on my above mobile line for more advise,please note and as i have told you already your approved sum of US$5.5Milion is ready for your payment as i will instruct the release to you once you have send the mandatory One Year Income Tax Charge which i will tell you the amount after due calculations from our local Currency (NAIRA) to dollars to enable you send it immediately hence that is the first and last step in your payment by the Federal Inland Revenue Service and after that you will not spend a dime to anybody again before receiving your payment through my desk only.

Urgently waiting for your telephone call and the requested details for more advise on your payment by the Federal Inland Revenue Service Payment Advise,it is very important that you give me a call once you receive this email for prompt action and payment.

Best Regards.

Dr,M'fon Akpan,
Executive Chairman/CEO Federal Inland Revenue Service.
FIRS.
Direct Line: 234-815695-8180.

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