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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:
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing 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.
- +2347095218722 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
- +2349095615126 (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.
- h9000c@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "LAWSON"<h9000000c@gmail.com>
Reply-To: <h9000c@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 11:01:16 -0800
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS

FROM: MR.STANLEY I.LAWSON
DIRECTOR, DEBIT CARD DEPT.
SPECIAL PAYMENT OFFICE
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
TEL/FAX:+234 7095218722
DIRECT LINE: +234-909-561-5126

AMOUNT: US$7.5 Million

Re: Corporate Visa Card

ATTN:

YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT YOUR MAIL WAS RECEIVED BY THIS OFFICE. I AM THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL
BANK OF NIGERIA PLC,I HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED TO PAY ALL FOREIGN CONTRACTORS THROUGH THE
MEANS OF THE ATM CORPORATE VISA CARD WHICH YOU CAN BE ABLE TO MAKE USE OFF, UPON
RECEIPT OF THE CARD,YOU CAN WITHDRAW FUNDS FROM ANY ATM MACHINE ALL OVER THE WORLD.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO FILL AND RETURN TO THIS OFFICE THE ATTACHED FORM TO ENABLE ME PROCESS
YOUR DEBIT CARD.
THIS IS THE CONTENT OF THE APPLICATION FORM , YOU ARE TO FILL AND RETURN TO ME THIS
WAY IF ONLY YOU CANNOT SCAN THE ATTACHED FORM.

NAME OF APPLICANT:
COMPANY:
OCCUPATION
PHONE:
FAX:
NAME OF NEXT OF KIN:
DATE OF BIRTH:
PLACE OF BIRTH:
SEX:
COUNTRY:
HOME ADDRESS:
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ANY AUTHORIZED USER? PLEASE INDICATE NAME:

THE FEATURES OF THE CARD ARE:
A CREDIT CARD IS A PLASTIC PAYMENT CARD ISSUED BY US TO YOU.
YOU MAY USE THE CARD TO OBTAIN GOODS AND SERVICES ON CREDIT TERMS WITHOUT THE REQUIREMENTS
TO PAY CASH.
YOU MAY ALSO USE THE CARD TO OBTAIN CASH AT ANY ATM MACHINE OR AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES.
TRANSACTIONS MAY REQUIRE THE USE OF A PIN ISSUED TO YOU WITH THE CARD.YOU MAY USE THE CARD
ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.

REPLY ME ONLY ON: h9000c@gmail.com

YOURS FAITHFULLY,

MR.STANLEY I.LAWSON
DIRECTOR,BANKING SUPERVISOR
DEBIT CARD DEPT
(SPECIAL PAYMENT OFFICE)
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA PLC

Cc: Central Bank of Nigeria.
Cc: First Bank of Nigeria.
Cc: Union Bank of London.
Cc: Heritage Bank of London.
Cc: Senate President of Nigeria
Cc: Foreign Affairs Ministry

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The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain
confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action
in reliance upon this information by person or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have
received this email in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.
*CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA has scanned this email for viruses, vandals and malicious content*
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