419 scam: CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA <totto.zotti@alice.it> RE: YOUR FUND CLAIM FROM CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA

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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)
- "million united state 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "foreign remittance department" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- "executive governor" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "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.
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.
- +2347062392035 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA <totto.zotti@alice.it>
Reply-To: gordon.smith11@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 14:25:00 +0100 (CET)
Subject: RE: YOUR FUND CLAIM FROM CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA

FROM THE DESK OF MR. GORDON SMITH.DIRECTOR GENERAL, CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (CBN).OUR REF: CBN/OHG/SOXD1/2017YOUR REF:.................TELEX: CENBANK.PAYMENT FILE: CBN/BEN/017Tel: +234-7062392035
CBN DEBT PAYMENT NOTICE OF YOUR FUNDS
My name is Mr Gordon Smith, the Director-General, Foreign Remittance Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). We discovered your name and email address (in the Central Computer among the list of unpaid contractors, inheritance next of kin and lotto beneficiaries that were 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 men from United States (Mr. Tim Parker and Mr. Rowland Gulf) came to our office claiming that they were your representatives and that you died of a ghastly motor accident. 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 Contract Bill Sum, at least you should have informed the Executive Governor of this Bank Mr Godwin Emefiele. They actually tendered some Vital Documents which Proved that you actually sent them for the Collection of this Funds. Honestly, it really baffles the Executive Governor of this bank that you took such decision without his consent.
Here are the Documents which they tendered to this Bank.
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, the Governor decided to give them seven (7) days appointment ahead to enable us make necessary verification from you. Our Governor resolved to do our urgent response to this confidential letter.
It is urgent you call to confirm if you are the one that sent them. You are advise 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 receiving your to call on the number: +234-7062392035
Thanks for your anticipated co-operation.
Mr. Gordon Smith.Director General, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).Tel: +234-7062392035

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