419 scam: =?koi8-r?Q?CBN=20GOVERNOR=20OFFICE?= <centralbank

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "charles soludo" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "executive governor" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "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.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2348027013065 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: =?koi8-r?Q?CBN=20GOVERNOR=20OFFICE?= <centralbank_ng@bk.ru>
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:42:19 +0400
Subject: Remminder!

CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
Tinubu - Square, NIGERIA
[OFFICE OF THE GOVERNORFrom the Desk Of:
Prof Charles Soludo
Executive Governor (CBN)
ABUJA ZARIA STREET P.M.B 0187
GARKI ABUJA.
PROF.CHARLES SOLUDO
Attn: VICTIMNAME
Did you receive the CBN acknowlegedment brief concerning your over due contract sum which i sent to you on the 14Th July?
I am wondering if the mail ever got to you.
Confirm to me if your are in custody of the mail. ALSO RE-CONFIRM TO ME THE FOLLOWINGS TO UPDATE YOUR FILE RECORD:

1) YOUR FULL NAME.
2) PHONE, FAX AND MOBILE #.
3) COMPANY NAME, POSITION AND ADDRESS.
4) PROFESSION, AGE AND MARITAL STATUS.
5} Working ID Or Int'l passport.SCAN IT AND SEND IT ASAP , iam working half day today. As soon as i hear from you,I will detail you further.Prof. Charles C. Soludo.
Executive Governor
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
HOTLINE +2348027013065 PROFESSOR CHARLES C. SOLUDO,
GOVERNOR, CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (CBN

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