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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Andrew Yakubu" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mr.andrew_yakubu007@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:18:41 -0500
Subject: DO REPLY:NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION

NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
NNPC Towers, Central Business District,
Herbert Macaulay Way,
P.M.B. 190, Garki, Abuja.
 
 
 
YOUR PENDING CONTRACT/INHERITANCE PAYMENT FILE
 
 
 
 
I was appointed as new management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) by President Goodluck Jonathan on 27th Jun 2012.
 
 
 
 
I am the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Andrew Yakubu,  I have pledged my readiness to clear up all international beneficiaries payment that has not been paid by previous administration and that of my management team to work closely with the In-House Unions to promote a convivial working relationship among members and staffs in the Corporation to foster greater productivity.
 
 
 
 
I have received various reports from the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that different Nigerians are using NNPC and the Central Bank of Nigeria official's name to swindle your hard earn money from you claiming to help you.
 
 
 
 
I have personally reviewed all the contract files and decided to contact you directly.
 
 
 
Please, kindly send me your payment file details to enable me confirm that i am communicating with the rightful beneficiary.
 
 
1.  YOUR CONTRACT FILE NUMBER
 
2.  YOUR FULL NAME AND CONTACT ADDRESS
 
3. YOUR DIRECT CONTACT TELEPHONE
 
4.  YOUR COMPLETE CONTRACT AMOUNT
 
 
 
I have addressed the members and staffs of NNPC and solicited their support in this journey to transform the NNPC and to assure you that some of the concerns that the unions have raised are already being addressed by top management. The ultimate objective is for us to succeed in this national assignment and it is a collective journey that we must all undertake
 
 
 
I therefore request that your urgent reply to my office will be highly appreciated.
 
 
Esq Mr Andrew Yakubu,
Email Address:(mr.andrew_yakubu007@yahoo.com.hk)
Group Managing Director
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
 

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