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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Godwin Emefiele" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <godwinemfielexx@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2017 07:43:33 -0200
Subject: CBN DEBT PAYMENT NOTICE OF YOUR FUNDS

FROM THE DESK OF MR. GODWIN EMEFIELE
EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR, CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (CBN).
OUR REF: CBN/OHG/OXD1/2017
YOUR REF:.................
TELEX: CENBANK.
PAYMENT FILE: CBN/BEN/017

CBN DEBT PAYMENT NOTICE OF YOUR FUNDS

My name is Mr Godwin Emefiele the Executive Governor Of The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Executive Chairman of "E.C.D.R". I discovered your name and email address (in our central computer among the list of unpaid inheritance next of kin, contractors and lotto beneficiaries that was originated from Africa (Nigerian Government) Europe, Asia Plus Middle east, Americans) among the list of individuals and companies that your unpaid fund has been located to a suspense account.

Your name appeared among the beneficiaries who will receive a part-payment of US$20 Million (Twenty Million United State Dollars Only) and has been approved already for payment. But two foreigners (Mr. Tim Parker and Mr. Rowland Gulf) visited my office in your stead to inform me that they are your representatives from United State, whom you send to collect your funds for you. We in this Bank do not understand why you sent these men to come and collect your funds on your behalf. If actually you want them to help you collect your Bill Sum, at least you should have informed me as the Executive Governor of this Bank. They actually tendered some Vital Documents which proved that you actually sent them for the collection of this funds. Honestly, it really baffles me that you took such decision without my consent.

Here are the Document which they tender to this Bank today:

1. LETTER OF ADMINISTRATION.
2. HIGH COURT INJUNCTION.
3. ORDER TO RELEASE.

Actually, these documents which they tendered to this Noble Bank is a clear proof that you sent them to collect this funds for you. Finally, I decided to give them seven (7) days appointment ahead to enable us make necessary verification from you. I resolved to do that to avoid making wrong payment,please kindly advise us appropriately whether the two men are acting on your permission and instructions or not. We are anxiously looking forward to receive your urgent response. Due to the nature of my job, I will not want to make any mistake in releasing this funds to anyone except you whom is the recognized bonafide beneficiary to this funds. Kindly clarify us on this issue before we make this payment to these two men whom came on your behalf. In receipt of this confidential letter, you are required to respond immediately you receive this confidential letter.

Thanks for your anticipated co-operation.

Mr. Godwin Emefiele.
Executive Governor, Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN).

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