419 scam: "Barrister Labaran Maku"<finance.gov.ng@gmail.com> COMPENSATION FUND NOTIFICATION] IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: [80183]

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "you are required to pay " (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. )
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "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.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
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.
- +2349035880056 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- samgeorge19600@yahoo.com.vn (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Barrister Labaran Maku" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <finance.govm.ng@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2015 17:34:25 -0500
Subject: COMPENSATION FUND NOTIFICATION] IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: [80183]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA.
Headquarter Garki Abuja Nigeria.
Cc. FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Opposite Central Bank)
P.M.B. 14, Garki, Abuja
Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Letter from The New president of Nigeria Mr. Muhammadu Buhari.

This is to officially inform you that ATM Card Valued $500.000.00-(Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) has been issued as a compensation payment to all short listed 2013/2014 scam victims whose email address was recovered during the recent internet probing and investigation process going on in Nigeria.

We the members of Federal Ministry of Finance/Federal Government of Nigeria are very pleased to inform you that (ATM Card Number: 4278763100030014 ) and the Security pin has been credited in your favor, your personal Identification Number is (80183) which you will forward in an email to our agent for identification. The ATM Card value is US$500.000.00- (Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars).

Kindly note that this is 100% legit and any act as such is highly appreciated and will be well honored, You are advised to contact Rev. Sam George via email with your identification number listed above for the delivery of your ATM Card to you.

Contact Person : Rev. Sam George
Telephone Number : +234-9035880056
Email : samgeorge19600@yahoo.com.vn

Below are the vital information of yours needed for the delivery of your ATM Card.

FULL NAME:......................... .............
DELIVERY ADDRESS:...................... .........
PHONE NUMBER:....................... ............
COUNTRY:...................... ................

Below is your ATM CARD information.

ATM Card Number: (4278763100030014)
Security Pin Code : 4888
Withdrawal per day : $5,000

The only money you are required to pay to Rev. Sam George is the delivery charges of $63.00usd for the delivery of your ATM CARD and note that you have to keep your ATM Card information secret to avoid diversion or stealing of your money because We registered your ATM Card as a parcel. We kindly advise you to contact Rev. Sam George via email for the delivery of your ATM CARD.

Contact Person : Rev. Sam George
Telephone Number : +234-9035880056
Contact -Email : samgeorge19600@yahoo.com.vn

Thank you.

Yours Sincerely,
Mr. Muhammadu Buhari
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Cc:
Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Honorable Minister of Finance
Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Best Regard,

Barrister Labaran Maku
Information Minister
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Office Address:
Federal Secretariat, 2nd & 3rd Floors
Abuja Tel: +234-818-426-0789

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