419 scam: nindya.s@ub.ac.id Nigerian National Petroleum Company

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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:
- "levy " (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. )
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: nindya.s@ub.ac.id
Reply-To: ktommypayinternationalbank@ktommycompany.com
Date: Fri, 04 Dec 2020 22:54:59 +0100
Subject: Nigerian National Petroleum Company

I have been requested by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company to
contact you for assistance in resolving a matter. The Nigerian National
Petroleum Company has recently concluded a large number of contracts
for oil exploration in the sub-Sahara region. The contracts have
immediately produced moneys equalling US$38.5 The Nigerian
National Petroleum Company is desirous of oil exploration in other
parts of the world, however, because of certain regulations of the
Nigerian Government, it is unable to move these funds to another
region.
You assistance is requested as a non-Nigerian citizen
to assist the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, and also the Central
Bank of Nigeria, in moving these funds out of Nigeria. If the funds can
be transferred to your name, in your United States account, then you
can forward the funds as directed by the Nigerian National Petroleum
Company. In exchange for your accomodating services, the Nigerian
National Petroleum Company would agree to allow you to retain 10%,
However, to be a legitimate
transferee of these moneys according to Nigerian law, you must
presently be a depositor of at least US$100,000 in a Nigerian bank
which is regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria,
If it will be possible for you to assist us, we would be most grateful. We suggest
that you meet with us in person in Lagos, and that during your visit I
introduce you to the representatives of the Nigerian National Petroleum
Company, as well as with certain officials of the Central Bank of
Nigeria.
Time is of the essence in this matter; very quickly the
Nigerian Government will realize that the Central Bank is maintaining
this amount on deposit, and attempt to levy certain depository taxes on
it.
Yours truly,
Dr Dan MOHAMMED

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