419 scam: "Mrs. Vivian Douglas"<ge03572@usa.com> Beneficiary Payment Notice:

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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. )
- "moneygram" (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. )
- "processing fee" (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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
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.
MoneyGram money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. Along with Western Union it is a preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- +2347058878478 (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.
- douglasvivian2@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Vivian Douglas" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <viviandouglas25@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2016 18:13:00 -0000
Subject: Beneficiary Payment Notice:

FROM THE DESK OF: MRS. VIVIAN DOUGLAS
THE NEW FOREIGN PAYMASTER GENERAL
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
PLOT 33 ABUBARKAR TAFAWA BELEWA WAY,
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, CADASTRAL ZONE-ABUJA-NIGERIA
FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA
TELEPHONE: +234-7058878478
OUR REF: CBN/OHG/OXD1/2016
YOU’RE REF:………….

RE: PAYMENT APPROVAL/ FINAL FUND RELEASE ORDER FROM CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA.

Dear Beneficiary:

Definitely, I know that this letter will be a surprising one to you; firstly, I will like to introduce myself officially as Mrs. Vivian Douglas New Foreign Paymaster General, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) You are been contacted today because your Inheritance/contract Funds was Re-deposited into the "Federal Suspense Account" of CBN as unClaim fund, because you did not proceed with your Claim as the Rightful beneficiary which is well known to the Board Directors and management team of Central Bank of Nigeria. On a serious note, we saw a payment file on your name with statistics information from our Central Computer stating that abandoned funds worth US$10.5 Millions of Dollars belongs to you unclaimed. However, we want to know the fast reason(s) why such abandonment occurred up till this moment without any claim.

Basically I want to use this juncture to alert you that the payment above is now been processing under the pay unit control of the bank and will apparently be released soonest as you respond to this message. We the Board of Directors, Members and Committee of the Federal Ministry of Finance and the United Nations Organisation Committee are now aware of your inheritance fund. Recently the (CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA) and Mr. Ban Kin-Moon Secretary-General of the United Nations met with the Nigeria President General Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) and the Federal Ministry of Finance and gave a mandate for all unclaimed funds to be released back to the beneficiary stating that it is an unfair practice to withhold funds for government basket for one reason or the other for tax accumulations.

From the report they gave to us and after our investigations,we confirmed that you are the true beneficary of the total sum of amount. US$10,500,000.00 (Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars Only), We have also confirmed that since 2009 to 2016 that you have not received your Inheritance/contract Funds from the awarded company in Nigeria. After our numerous verifications we found out that you could not get your Inheritance/contract Funds amount due to your low co-operation to your country Government Authority as well as your country banking system. Also due to terrorism problems going on around global. In regards to the above mentioned problems, we the FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE NIGERIA have decided to release your Inheritance/contract Funds amount directly to your personal bank account without any delay.

listen very attentively to enable you receive your Inheritance/contract funds!By the power and authority bestore on us we have conveyed your transaction to trusted Bank which will transfer your Inheritance/contract funds; You are to contact the us with your personal banking details/ Your personal information for us to move your Inheritance/contract funds amount directly to your bank account without any further delay.

Be informed that the only money you will pay is (US$95) which is their Processing/crediting charge. The reason why you have to pay the Charge first to us is because there is an instruction place by the (F.M.F) Federal Ministry of Finance and U.S government not to deduct any charges from your Inheritance/contract funds amount for security purposes. So there will be no possibility of deducting any charge(s) out of it till it gets to you. For security reasons. A sum of US$10,500,000.00 (Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars Only) Receiving by wire Transfer, has been issued on your behalf and you are requested to contact us immediately. With your original data for the claim of your compensation funds. And your bank details, is also very important to deposit your Tuque to any branch of your local bank over there in your country.

Below is the information you are required to fill and forward immediately withe the Processing/crediting charge of (US$95 Dollar only).

CLAIM FORM:

A. personal information.

(1) Full name:
(2) Your Complete Address:
(3) Direct Telephone Number:
(4) Mobile Number:
(5) Fax Number:
(6) Occupation:
(7) Sex:
(8) Next of Kin:
(10) Date of Birth:
(11) Your Email ID:

(B) Banking information.

(1) Receiving bank name:
(2) Bank address:
(3) Bank tel:
(4) Bank fax:
(5) Swift code:
(6) Routing #:
(7) Account #:
(8) Account holder name:
(9) Beneficiary name:
Scan copy of your ID card or Driving License/Photo: ID card – SERVICE ID CARD……

While sending the above listed details, remember to send this bank required Processing/crediting charge of (US$95 Dollar only) which is the only money you will pay for immediate release of your compensation amount. Which we cannot ask you for any additional money after you have paid (US$95 Dollar only). We guarantee your transaction with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Follow our instructions; you will not have any problem.

Be informed that this official fee is not negotiable and also the official receipt that will be issued to you covers the payment of the fee also guarantee the unconditional refund of the money paid if we fail to comply in executing our own part of the agreement. Once again, I wish to guarantee you that you are dealing with the right channel and therefore you have no reason to entertain any form of fears, for your safety and fund release is 100% sure.

I am waiting positively on your reply shortly because this is what needed and you don’t allow this to jeopardize your effort. Be rest assured that your fund will be release as soon as you send the needed (US$95 Dollars Only) which is our Processing fee to complete the transaction immediately you send the money.

Here Is The Payment Information Through Western Union or MoneyGram with below.

NAME OF RECEIVER: EDWIN IFEANYI
ADDRESS: NIGERIA
TEXT QUESTION: FINAL
ANSWER: SOLUTION
AMOUNT: US$95 ONLY
SENDERS NAME:
SENDERS ADDRESS:
M.T.C.N NUMBER:

I am giving you my word that as soon as you send the money I will do everything in my power to make sure you get your payment because I know that this ($10.5M) has cost you a lot of time in the past that is why I am trying to help you. I will personally advice you to pick courage with me and have that sense of transparency and trust to work out your fund to take place immediately. In the name of God we save, I promise that you will surely receive your fund soon the requested fee is received. Thanks so much as we wait for your positive reply why I advise you to be strong in prayer as we started too observing lent today God will surely see his people in difficulty through by his Grace Amen.Please note that I work with faith and trust and believe only.

CONGRATULATIONS.

I am Awaiting to hear from you. Thanks and have a great and wonderful day more ahead.

Best Regards.
Mrs. Vivian Douglas
The New Foreign Paymaster General,
Central bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Telephone: +234-7058878478
E-mail: douglasvivian2@aol.com

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