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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:
- "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.
Fraud email example:
From: rashed mohammed <presidentialtaskforcereview@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2023 14:48:02 +0100
Subject: Confirm
TELEX DEPARTMENT HEAD OFFICE
DEBT RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
PRESIDENTIAL COMPLEX BUILDING
FEDERAL CAPITAL, ABUJA
Attn: OUR SHORTLISTED BENEFICIARY.
TELEX DEPARTMENT HEAD OFFICE
DEBT RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
PRESIDENTIAL COMPLEX BUILDING
FEDERAL CAPITAL, ABUJA
Attn: OUR SHORTLISTED BENEFICIARY.
Dear Sir
The National Assembly hereby Demand to Know why You have Abandoned
your Payment From the Central Bank of Nigeria Remittance Unit, and
Ministry of Finance Office for long time now.
Reports Reaching us from the Remittance Monitoring Office Confirmed
your Incessant Negligence and Refusal to abide Strictly to the
Operating Laid Down Procedures Regarding to the Payment of the
Approved Fund and your Delay in paying the Little Clearance Charge
attached to your Fund.
We Consequently Request you to immediately Contact the this office
and Send us your Current Account Receiving Details for Activation and
Accreditation as to Facilitate immediate Remittance of Funds to your
Account.
You have been Given 2 Clear Days to Update us with this
Information.Your Prompt Response is to your own Advantage.
Also note that from the record in my file, your outstanding Contract
Payment will be wire to your account kindly re-confirm to me the
followings: i will my best for you to receive your over due payment
which has been approved in your name.
Your Full Name: ___________________, we got report that you are dead and
someone is claiming to be your next of kin.?
___________
Your Complete Address (Physical Address with Zip Code not P.O.BOX) :
______________________
Name of City of Residence:____________________
___________
Country:______________________ ______________
Direct Telephone Number:_______________________ _
Mobile Number:_______________________ _____________
Nearest airport:______________________ __________
Working Identity Card/:________________________ ________
AGE:__________________________ ______
OCCUPATION:___________________ _____________
Amount--------------
YOURS FAITHFULLY.
Mr RASHED MOHAMED
DIRECTOR TELEX DEPARTMENT
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