419 scam: Mrs. Mary Asamua. <cbn-org2013@yandex.com

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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:
- ",500,000" (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)
- "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)
- "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)
- "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. )
- "cbn-org2013@yandex.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +2348122801204

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs. Mary Asamua. <cbn-org2013@yandex.com >
Reply-To: infocbnbank350@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:02:36 +0530
Subject: Your fund and details.

CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
AHMED BELLO WAY, LAGOS-NIGERIA
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR
TEL: +234-81-2280-1204
EMAIL: sanusi2013@yandex.com

Attn: Sir/Madam,

IMMEDIATE CONTRACT PAYMENT.CONTRACT #: MAV/NNPC/FGN/MIN/2013

During the auditing and closing of all financial records of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), it was discovered from the records of outstanding foreign contractors due for payments with the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the year 2013, which your name and company appears to be the next on our payment schedule this year.

I wish to officially notify you that the payment is on process and will be released to you as soon as the transfer obligations are completed. Note that from the record stated in your payment file on my desk, your outstanding contract amount is the sum of USD$9,500,000.00 (Nine Million Five Hundred United States Dollars Only). Kindly re-confirm the following information below to me, if this is in line with what you have in your private record, to enable this office expedite and finalize the transfer of your fund without any further delays or hitch.

1) Your full name: ............................
2) Phone, fax and mobile #: ...............................................
3) Company name, position and address: ………………..
4) Profession, age and marital status: ................................
5) Copy of Drivers License I .D: ...........................
6) Your Contract Site No: ...........................

As soon as the above information is received, your payment will be made available to you via an international certified bank draft OR electronic wire transfer, depending on your choice. Send your response to Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi through this email address: cbn-org2013@yandex.com or call his telephone line +234-81-2280-1204 for immediate action.

Best Regards,

Mrs. Mary Asamua.
Computer Analyst, CBN.

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