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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "your payment is being processed" (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)
  • "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)
  • "million 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)
  • "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
  • "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
  • "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
• 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.
  • +2348083752888 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • por_23charlessoludo@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "CHARLES C. SOLUDO" <chares_6@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <por_charlessoludo@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:34:30 +0000
Subject: CBN/IRD/CBX/NNPC/NEXT OF KIN/06 PAYMENT RELEASE NOTIFICATION



CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TINUBU SQUARE LAGOS-NIGERIA TELEX: CBN 56647 NG EMAIL: por_23charlessoludo@yahoo.com

Ref: CBN/IRD/CBX/NNPC/NEXT OF KIN/06 PAYMENT RELEASE NOTIFICATION

Following the protest of the International Community, The World Bank, IMF and the instruction by the President and Commander in Chief of the armed forces (Chief General Olusegun Obasanjo) that all outstanding foreign debts especially next of kin payment should be released to the beneficiaries forthwith unconditionally.
From the records of outstanding debts due for payment with the Federal government of Nigeria your name was discovered as next on the list of the outstanding, who have not received their payments.

We wish to inform you that your payment is being processed and will be released to you as soon as you respond to this letter. Also note that from my record in my file your outstanding contract payment is US$10, million dollars (Ten Million United States Dollars). Please re-confirm to me if this is online with what you have in your record and also re-confirm to me the followings.
(A) For International Certified Bank Draft Mode of Payment
Provide the following:

Your Full Name: ______________________________ Your Complete Address (Physical Address with Zip Code not P.O.BOX) : ______________________________ Name of City of Residence:_______________________________ Country:____________________________________ Direct Telephone Number:____________________ Mobile #:__________________FAX#_____________________ Occupation:______________COPY OF PASSPORT__________________
(B)For Immediate Bank-to-Bank Telegraphic Wire Transfer Mode of
Payment provides the following:
1) Your Full Name. 2) The Name of Your Bank. 3) Your Account number and Routing number 4) A copy of your identity or drivers license (optional) 5) Your Phone Number/Fax#. 6) Your age/occupation.

As soon as these information’s are received from you, It would be forwarded to the Remittance Department for the Immediate release of your payment base on your chosen mode of payment. For further clarification call TEL: 234-80 8375 2888

Thanks for the good attention.

Prof.Charles C.Soludo Governor Chairman Board of Directors Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) TELEX: CBN 56647 NG
_________________________________________________________________
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