419 scam: "CBN"<centralbankofnigeria@no-reply.com> New Message From CBN...Please Read

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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:
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "into your nominated bank account" (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 state 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: "CBN" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <centralbnkofnigeria@msn.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 12:06:14 +0100
Subject: New Message From CBN...Please Read

CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

CADESTRAL ZONE ABUJA.

FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY.

OUR REF: CBN/IRD/CBX/021/08

CONTRACT #: MAV/NNPC/FGN/MIN/009

SWIFT CODE: BPH KPL PK.

Attn:

First, I will like to apologize to you for the little delay on your payment file which suppose to be release to you last month, As a matter of fact, your payment file worth 12.5 Million United State Dollars will be release to you free without any upfront fee charges,

Without not wasting much of your time, I will like you to comply with the requested information below to enable me complete the release of your fund successfully.

Full Name:

Name On Account:

Name of Bank:

Account Number:

Sort Code:

Bank Address:

Copy of your Identity:

Occupation:

Age:

Mobile Phone Number:

Once you provide this information, Your fund will be release into your nominated bank account and you will have the transfer confirmation reference number from me with immediate effect.

Thank You.

YOURS SINCERELY,

OFFICIALLY SIGNED.

MR.SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI.

EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR (CBN)

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