419 scam: "David Mark"<info@nigeriansenate.gov.ng> YOUR CONTRACT/INHERITANCE FUNDS.

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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:
- "swift card payment center" (this phrase is often used in the ATM card payment scam)
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "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: "David Mark" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <cbn.nigeria4989@att.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:58:22 -0000
Subject: YOUR CONTRACT/INHERITANCE FUNDS.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY
PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN (GCFR)
ASO- ROCK, GARKI ABUJA
NIGERIA.

Our ref: ATM/13470/IDR

Attention:Beneficiary,

This is to officially inform you that we have verified your contract/inheritance payment file and discovered that the reason why you have not been able to receive your contract/inheritance payment after fulfilling all stipulated obligations and documentations is because you have been dealing with impostors and none staff of the CBN. To this end, all your efforts to secure the release of your fund failed. We therefore wish to advise that continuing with such illegal acts to claim your contract/inheritance funds will further frustrate and stop your payment claim.

We have received the express mandate and instructions of the President,Federal Republic of Nigeria: PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN GCFR together with the EFCC Nigeria, the Interpol and the FBI to commence the immediate release of your funds through our swift card payment center. Based on the Presidents directive, we have concluded arrangements for the release of your payment. The payment will be concluded through our card center which will send to you an ATM CARD that you will use to withdraw your contract/inheritance funds in any ATM MACHINE CENTER in the world with a maximum of $4000 to $5000 United States Dollars daily.However,Note that this method of payment will be granted if it is acceptable to you for the release of your contract/inheritance entitlement.

You are advised to get back to us with your full contact details to claim your fund.which is as stated below.

You are required to provide the following information:

1. Your full name.

2. Phone and fax number.

3. Address were you want the ATM Card to be sent.

(P.O Box
not acceptable)

4. Your age and current occupation

5. Attach copy of your identification.

So that i can forward it to the Director(CBN, IRD, and ATM) GOV Sanusi Lamido Sanusi for further information on the release of your ATM Card.

The ATM CARD PAYMENT CENTER has been mandated to issue out $5.5000,000.00 (Five Million five hundred thousand, United States Dollars) only as part payment of your contract/inheritance entitlement for the 2008 fiscal year.

TAKE NOTICE:That you are warned to stop further communications with any other person(s) or office(s) different from the staff of the ATM Card payment center or GOV Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to avoid delays in receiving your contract/inheritance payment claims.

This measure is intended to stop the impostors you have erroneously been dealing with. You are to adhere strictly to our code of conduct,which is(ATM-13470) which you will have to indicate when contacting the card center,by using it as your subject.Finally, for further discussions,you are advised to email the Director CBN, IRD, ATM.

GOVERNOR Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

Email : cbn.nigeria4989@att.net

As soon as you receive this message for further update.

Regards,

David Mark

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