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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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:
- "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 free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- godwinemefiele896@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Godwin Emefiele " <kennethabu215@gmail.com>
Reply-To: godwinemefiele896@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2018 15:54:35 +0100
Subject: Attention Dear Beneficiary.
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Attention Dear Beneficiary.
I am the Mr. Godwin Emefiele the new appointed CBN Bank governor,
World Bank has mandated the CBN Bank via my desk to release all
overdue funds to rightful beneficiaries which your name was among.
I'm happy to inform you that your fund the sum of $5,000.000 have been
approved in your name by our great government therefore you will
received your fund as soon as you follow our instructed and directive.
Be aware that all beneficiaries are ordered by our federal government
to comply with us for the conclusion of their payment because after
the 03/28/2016 government will be closing all fund and move them to
government Treasury bank account because they are overdue funds.
Kindly choose from the three option given below which are all
alternative that you can received your fund without paying excess
charges or delay.and contact me this email,( godwinemefiele896@gmail.com)
1) through online banking transfer or
2) Payment through Delivery of ATM CARD
3) Through Bank to Bank wire transfer to avoid paying excess charges.
You are requested to reconfirm your details as follows to avoid any
delay or mistake with your info our payment files. Your Full Name,
Your Complete Home Address, country of residence and your private
phone number for easier communication.
Reciver Name i k e Victor
Address Lagos Nigeria
-mon.eygram Text Question: YES
Answer: YES
Amount To Send: $100
THANK YOU!
Mr. Godwin Emefiele.
(Governor) CBN Bank®.
COPYRIGHT: CBN BANK OF NIGERIA 2018. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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