419 scam: fmf gv <fmfgv@rocketmail.com> Ms Judith Okoro Secretary Minister of Finance/Funds Release.

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "western union" (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. )
- "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.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: fmf gv <fmfgv@rocketmail.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2016 17:22:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Ms Judith Okoro Secretary Minister of Finance/Funds Release.

From Ms Judith Okoro
Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance
Federal Republi of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Finance, Headquarters,
Ahmadu Bello Way,
Central Business District,
P.M.Box 41,Garki,www.fmf.ng.gov
Re: Presidential Approval Payment
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Re: Presidential Approval:

Attn: Contractor,

This is to inform you that I submitted your details to my boss, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, the Finance Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, confirming that your name was not on the list initially approved. He presented your name to the Presidential committee on Financial matters which they have approved as you can see from my mail to you. At this point, you are requested to confirm your account details immediately for the transfer of the fund to your account.

Also noted on the Presidential letter is the Statutory Fee of $99 is the only fee you will send which is the only fee requested from you.

So send the fee to:

Name: Levi Eze.
City: Abuja
Nigeria.
Text Question:What Colour?
Text Answer: Green.

Confirm the western union details immediately as we are given till the end of this week to make sure you receive your payment, so the earlier you make the payment and confirmation of your account details, the better.

Sincerely,

Ms Judith Okoro
Secretary Minister of Finance.
Ms Judith Secretary Minister of Finance
Federal Government of Nigeria .

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