419 scam: "Tijjani M.Baden." <offf4232@gmail.com> PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION OF USD$4.5MILLION

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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.
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:
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "clearance permit" (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)
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- federalresbank88@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Tijjani M.Baden." <offf4232@gmail.com>
Reply-To: federalresbank88@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:36:23 -0700
Subject: PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION OF USD$4.5MILLION

REF: PART PAYMENT OF US$4.5MILLION

This is to notify you that the World Bank has assigned the United
states TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Washington DC in conjunction with the
Central Bank of Nigeria, Bank of America, Barclay Bank, and Federal
Reserve Bank to settle all the debts owed by Africa, Europe, America,
and Asia Governments This is as the result of the joint meeting held
by United Nations, World Bank, Africa, European Union, and America.

The World Bank/United Nations has contracted the United states
TREASURY DEPARTMENT Washington Dc for supervising, handling/and
processing your payment with other Contractors, Inheritance Lottery
Winners, and Internet Scam Dating/Marriages. We have vetted and
evaluated your file, which the World Bank/ United Nations submitted to
us for immediate payment. Be informed that you are entitled to receive
part payment of US$4.5million (Four million five hundred thousand
United States Dollars.

From our findings, you have been going through hard ways by paying
lots of charges to corrupt and faceless individuals and government
officials to release your funds, which has been delayed. Please,
henceforth stop further communication with anyone in regards to this
development; Any further communication with your past contacts
concerning this matter is at your own risk. The only requirement we
need from you which is irrevocable is for you to obtain a Financial
Service Authority Clearance Certificate (FCA) which will be issued to
you by World Bank, our African Representatives currently sitting in
the united states here In the email below, You will contact their
office in united states to help you obtain your FCA Clearance Permit
and forward the copy to our office here in New York for release of
your funds by Swift Wire Transfer or Cash payment in your country by
united states Financial Regulation Laws.

Unfortunately, one Mr Jimmy King reported in our Office, claiming to
be your representative, because of your ill health condition, please
kindly confirm that you sent this man on your behalf. if not, send
your full name, address, valid identification, and telephone numbers.
When you follow our directives, you will receive your funds within
seven working days from the date we receive your reply email address:
Mr John C. William: federalresbank88@gmail.com Congratulations in
advance.

Yours faithfully
Tijjani Muhammad-Baden.

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