419 scam: Dr OkwuJoseph Nnanna <manager@bahetiexport.com> Attention

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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:
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Dr OkwuJoseph Nnanna <manager@bahetiexport.com>
Reply-To: okwujosephnnanna2@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2017 02:20:20 +0300
Subject: Attention

FINANCIAL SYSTEM STABILITY (FSS) DIRECTORATE
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA.

Attention,

From the records of outstanding beneficiary's funds due for immediate
payment, your name/particulars were discovered as next on the approved
payment list. I wish to inform you that the total sum of
US$10,500,000.00 being your approved funds has been reflected in our
PAYMENTS SYSTEM DATA BASE (PSDB) for payment to you in the following
method as listed,Payment by ATM Card, Payment by bank to bank Wire
Transfer,
Payment by Cash delivery to your door-step and payment by online
banking via our corresponding bank.

For your information kindly re-confirm the following information
immediately to facilitate the issuance of an international payment
justification order document on your behalf which will enable the
immediate release/delivery of your funds to you.

1) Your full name:
2) Contact address:
3) Nationality:
4) Phone, fax and mobile:
5) Gender:
6) Age:
7) Your occupation:
8) Your expected amount:
9) A copy of your ID

Your compensation payment approval is made under the auspices of and
Financial System Stability (FSS) Directorate, Central Bank of Nigeria in
collaboration with the IMF/World Bank and we intend to successfully
complete your payment within the 14 banking days as stipulated.You are
therefore strongly advice not to ignore this mail we shall
deliver your ATM Card expressly to your doorstep through our accredited
courier Service delivery upon your response and full complement of this
mail, for the overall safety of your fund,Kindly get back to me for
immediate release of your funds to you.

Best regards,
Dr.OkwuJoseph Nnanna
Deputy Governor, Corporate Services Directorat

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