419 scam: Apex Bank <ukorasamuel@gmail.com> "HOME DELIVERY AT YOUR DOOR STEP"

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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:
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: Apex Bank <ukorasamuel@gmail.com>
Reply-To: telex.creditdepartmentt@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:37:26 +0100
Subject: "HOME DELIVERY AT YOUR DOOR STEP"

Central Bank of Nigeria.
Plot 33,. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Way
Central Business District, Cadastral Zone,.
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.
CODE #:XXH01103, FMFN1129XXRWACLJPM8352

Dear Sir,

It was resolved and agreed that your Inheritance/Contract Fund would be
released to you on a special method of payment which tag "HOME DELIVERY AT
YOUR DOOR STEP" you are Advised to re-confirm YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, NEXT OF
KIN, PHONE AND FAX NUMBER TO CLAIM YOUR FUND.

To give effect to this resolution, we have pleasure in informing you that a
renowned diplomat specialized in cargo handling and swift in delivery of
goods and services has been assigned to deliver your approved $10.5M
Cash-fund to your doorstep.

If you concur to this, contact this office immediately so that we will
configure your name in our database for immediate
delivery of your Cash-fund.

Yours faithfully,

Evarestus A. Wilberforce.
Director, Financial System Stability CBN.

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