419 scam: "LAMIDO SANUSI LAMIDO"<info@centbank.org> MUTUAL BUSINESS TRANSACTION HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "LAMIDO SANUSI LAMIDO" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <lamido02@live.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:26:25 +0100
Subject: MUTUAL BUSINESS TRANSACTION HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL

MUTUAL BUSINESS TRANSACTION HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL

Dear Client,
OVER-DUE CONTRACT PAYMENT
I am Lamido Sanusi Lamido the present governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, my department is solely in charge of Crediting and reconciliation of all international receipt and payment transactions of the apex bank. During my recent verification, when I newly assumed office, I discovered that your payment has reflected several times in our computer database as pending.

>From our records, I also discovered this payment was either your Contract debt, Inheritance Fund or Winning lottery prize fund which you ought to have been paid long before now if not for the wrong logistics and administrative delays caused by some of my former corrupt colleagues in the central bank.

However, if you agree with me, I will use a swift way to effect the payment of your funds no matter the consequences. Most of my colleagues who indulged in illegal persecution of transactions are now compulsorily suspended and retired. I therefore have the opportunity to access the computer for a swift transfer of your money to any destination of your interest.

I can accomplish this under three days, provided that you co-operate with me. We have to reach an agreement before I would proceed to this mutual transaction, meaning you have to inform me how much you will give me in percentage at the conclusion of this deal.

I can undertake the necessary commitment which will later bounce on me if only I would remain with the bank after the transfer has being reached. Be aware that utmost sincerity and Confidentiality is needed on your part. I want you to confirm your interest by sending me your Full names and direct cell phone number for fast and easy communication. I would eagerly wait for your swift response.

Kind regards,
Lamido Sanusi Lamido.

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