419 scam: "CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA"<hcvad@image.dk> IMMEDIATE SETTLEMENT OF YOUR OUTSTANDING PAYMENT

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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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "cost of transfer" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "to 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)
- "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.
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.
- 2347084586763

Fraud email example:

From: "CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dradelekecbntransferringoffice@rediffmail.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 18:20:45 +0300
Subject: IMMEDIATE SETTLEMENT OF YOUR OUTSTANDING PAYMENT

CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
International Credit Control Office
Mobolaji Bank Anthoney Way ,
Federal Capital Territory Abuja [FCT]
TEL: 234-708-4586-763
Our Ref: CBN/FGN/VO.01/011
>From The Desk of : Dr. Ade Adeleke.
DIRECTOR INT’L CREDIT CONTROL OFFICE CODE: HONESTY

Attention: Honourable Unpaid Contract/Inheritance Beneficiary,

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: IMMEDIATE SETTLEMENT OF YOUR OUTSTANDING PAYMENT WITH THE F. G. N. VIA OUR AFFILIATE BANK OF SETTLEMENT “ JP MORGAN CHASE BANK OF NEW YORK", UNITED STATES OF AMERICA [USA}.

Based on the recently concluded vetting authenticating and short listing of several unpaid foreign contract/ Inheritance payment 2011 by the President Federal Republic of Nigeria Dr Goodluck Jonathan , and Federal Payment Advisory Board , the Senate Committee on Foreign Debt Payment and servicing, I am compelled to contact you today to commence your payment through our International Bank of Settlement which is the “ JP Morgan Chase Bank of New York" USA.

My watch words for this transaction is probity, transparency, accountability and servicing. International Banking Ethics which is the same in the world will be implored to guide us for the successful transfer of your fund through Key Tested Telegraphic means. Be assured that all accrued Government taxes, i.e. cost of transfer will be deducted at source of transfer at “ JP Morgan Chase Bank of New York” and the balance after deducted taxes will be transferred to your nominated bank account.

Please refrain from dealing with dubious and unscrupulous impostors who might claim to be working for various government agencies, the aim of these people are to ask you for certain payment of money as pre-requisite for your fund release, you will do well to ignore their proposals as the Central Bank of Nigeria and indeed the Government of Nigeria will not be liable for monies paid to these fraudsters.

I shall commence transfer modalities with which you and your bank can work together for the payment, upon the receipt of the following below information on your company letter headed paper.

1. Inheritance /Contract specification (Nature of Inheritance /Contract )
2.Inheritance/Contract amount and Numbers.
3.Bank co-ordinate i.e. Name, Telephone, Fax, Telex, Routing Number Swift Code and Name of your bank account manager if available.
4.Copy of your International Passport or drivers license for the authentication of the personality of beneficiary.

Be rest assured that for the first time you will be guided unselfishly to the part of truth.

Please call me immediately you receive this message, while looking forward to a prompt conclusion of this matter.

I am yours sincerely,
Dr. Ade Adeleke
DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL CREDIT CONTROL OFFICE (CBN]
TEL; TEL: 234-708-4586-763

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