419 scam: =?UTF-8?Q?His_Excellency?= <presidency_fgn2002@yahoo.co.uk> =?UTF-8?Q?TREAT_AS_MOST_URGENT

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "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.
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.
- +2348095906860 (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.
- iinfo@presidency.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: =?UTF-8?Q?His_Excellency?= <presidency_fgn2002@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2017 15:14:30 +0200
Subject: =?UTF-8?Q?TREAT_AS_MOST_URGENT_=21?=

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
His Excellency, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari GCFR.
President & Commander In Chief of Nigeria Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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OUR REF: FGN/BDG/CN/CBN / RBC YOUR REF: -------

Attn: All Outstanding Beneficiaries.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Kind greetings from Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, Nigeria, the Office of the President, His Excellency, Gen. Muhammadu BuharI GCFR.

As I was going through the contract files I met in the office, I saw your name, on Contract Reference Number: FGN/VP/FCT/PMT/9.8M

When I checked all the documents attached in your file, I was shocked that the former Central Bank Governor did not make any payment to you after the funds was approved and allocated for payment to your account.

I have directed the new Central Bank Governor to effect your payment into your account not later than, 5th of February, so that you will enjoy the fruit of your Labor.

This Administration is totally sorry for the wrong attitude of passed government officials and other people that delayed your approved payment in getting to you and I have ordered the new Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele to release your payment from now to Thursday, 22nd of August 2017.

However, you are advised to contact Dr.Mrs. Helen Adebishi Senior Special Adviser to His Excellency on Foreign Payment/NNPC Contract/inheritance matters, Cell Phone: +234-80-95906860 E-mail: iinfo@presidency.com for the final clearance/regularization of your payment to enable the funds confirm into your account without further delay.

Direct Line: +234-90-99718634
Signed;

His Excellency,
Muhammadu Buhari (RTD)

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