419 scam: SENATE PRESIDENT NG <spdmarkng@gmail.com> Re: Your Clarification . . .

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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:

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. )
- "moneygram" (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. )
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million united states 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "(efcc)" (This name is often mentioned in money recovery scams (re-scam): the real EFCC does not contact victims to offer to get their money back because that is near impossible. )
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "abuja" (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.
MoneyGram money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. Along with Western Union it is a preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: SENATE PRESIDENT NG <spdmarkng@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:34:08 +0100
Subject: Re: Your Clarification . . .

SENATE
THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

*Motto : The National Assembly is the Highest Elective Law making body of
Nigeria. The Constitution has vested in it the power to make laws for the
peace, order and good governance of the Federation.*

*To The Beneficiary We,The Senate President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria,Sen Bukola Saraki (GCON) and the Governor of Central Bank Of
Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele in Conjunction with the Economic and Financial
Crime Commision(EFCC) Director held a meeting last week concerning contract
payment and grants,both foreign and local contractors and some inheritance
funds. While going through the beneficiaries file yesterday,we discovered
that your file was dumped untreated,so at this juncture,we apologize for
the delay of your payment and advise you to stop communicating with any
agency now and pay attention to the appointed office below for you to
receive your payment swiftly. However,I wish to inform you now that your
outstanding payment is above $10,000,000.00 {Ten Million United States
dollars} Now your new Payment Reference No.-35460021,Allocation No: 674632
Password No:339331 ,Pin Code No: 55674 and your Certificate of Merit
Payment No : 103, CBN Released Code No: 0763; Immediate Telex confirmation
No:-1114433 ; Secret Code No: XXTN013,Having received these vital payment
number,therefore you are qualified now to received and confirm Your payment
with the Federal Government of Nigeria immediately within seven working
days. We the Senate house committee on foreign payment are using this
urgent medium to advise you to make payment for the government Non
assessment bonds(GNAB) fee of $150 Dollars without any further delay.Be
rest assured that our appointment to handle and take care of the movement
of the fund will not be in vain as we are giving you 100% guarantee to
deliver the work as soon as your payment information is received by us
through Western Union or MoneyGram money transfer. Send your payment
information through our email address. Note that your fund will be free to
move from the Bank without any delay if you get the government's non
assessment bonds (GNAB) which is procured with $150 Dollars only to make
sure that no government monitor or agent can probe the fund during the
delivery of your fund. You have to get the [G.N.A.B] written on your name
and stamped before the fund will be credited to your Bank Account. This is
why we have not approved or signed off the bonds of your transfer in the
registry today as the bank insists on the GNAB certificate. Based on these
explanations,you are hereby advised to send payment information of $150
Dollars through our direct email address on or before five working days and
also send your valid Bank account number and name where your money will be
credited to as the closing date will be placed soon. This Gnab will show
that the transaction was made through the full capacity of the government
and will not be queried for certain circumstances. Use the information
below for the payment of the $150 Dollars GNAB certificate: Receiver
Name: Onyekachi Alex Ajuzie location: Abuja- Nigeria. Text
Question---Approved Answer----Certificate Bear in mind that this is the
final stage of this transfer.As soon as this is done,it will take only
48hours for the fund to be credited in your designated Bank account,you
will be contacted by your Bank.*

*Act as Accordingly to this Directive. Sen. Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan [GCON]
(President of the Senate)*

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