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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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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:
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: "PROF. CHARLS SOLUDO" <ce_for_remittance_deparment@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:10:04 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: URGENT RESPONSE


Attn Garrick:

Listen carefully; Your Funds is on awaiting Funds. I have advice you much times to go ahead and proceed with Barrister E. Benson. Yes I promise to help you during the procession. Immediately we receive the PROCESSION FEE, you will see the possibility of transferring your Funds.

Mr. Garrick, Your Greatest weakness is self-deprecation and it’s selling someone shot and Major problem you have with this Transaction is Fear. You should not have fear, because its can prevent you from getting your aim. Fear is Success of Enemy; it’s always stopping you from capitations on your opportunity. Fear wears down physical Vitality.

Now Re-mover Fear from your Mind and kindly contact Barrister Benson and send the PROCESSION FEE to him or you can easily send it directly to us. After we receive it, your Payment slip will be providing within two days after the payment.

You should be rest assured and English Language is not my own Language. As long as we are understanding each other, its okay.

I think its enough advice and promises to you and you don’t need to arguer so much, but hence you continue with your agreement. It will be better for you to come and precede with yours Good-self, I think I made myself clear



Yours Sincerely,







OFFICIALLY SIGNED.
PROF. CHARLES CHUKWUMA. SOLUDO.
EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR,
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (C-B-N).



CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
THE INFORMATION IN THIS MAIL AND ANY ATTACHMENTS MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND IS SOLELY FOR THE ATTENTION AND USE OF THE NAMED ADDRESSEE (S). IT MUST NOT BE DISCLOSED TO ANY PERSON (S) WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, OR A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERING IT TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO AND MUST NOT DISCLOSE, COPY, DISTRIBUTE OR RETAIN THIS MESSAGE OR ANY PART OF IT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE BANK IMMEDIATELY



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