419 scam: "Mr. Godwin Emefiele" <fatimamohammedalfa@gmail.com> Good Day Unpaid Beneficiary,

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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:
- "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)
- "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "federal high court" (This court is often mentioned in '419' scams to give the victim a reason why he/she should send thousands of dollars to the scammers. A 'Federal High Court' exists in Germany and Nigeria, but not in other countries, such as the UK, Spain, Netherlands, Senegal, Benin, South Africa or other countries where fake lawyers in scams often claim to be based. )
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "centralb.ofnigeria23@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "centralb.ofnigeria23@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +2348025839496 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Godwin Emefiele" <fatimamohammedalfa@gmail.com>
Reply-To: centralb.ofnigeria23@outlook.com
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2022 15:52:47 -0700
Subject: Good Day Unpaid Beneficiary,

>From Mr. Godwin Emefiele Governor
Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN).
Cell/ WhatsApp Phone: +234-8025839496
Reply via email address:centralb.ofnigeria23@outlook.com

Good Day Unpaid Beneficiary,

I am Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Governor Central Bank of Nigeria. Without
mincing words, I am convinced 100% that you have had bitter
experiences with various 'scam artists' claiming to be high government
officials and thereby defrauding you of your hard-earned money Under
false pretence. The activities of these 'scam artists' has changed
your perspective about conducting business on the internet, and you
now believe that there is no genuine business that can be conducted on
the internet. I was reliably informed of your dealing with several
agencies who have been taking undue advantage of your innocence hence
my personal contact with you today.

Well I was instructed by the Federal Ministry of Finance (FMF), office
of the Senate Committee Federal Republic of Nigeria and Accountant
General of the Federation (AGF) Nigeria to pay you the sum of (Four
Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) being your
accrued interest accumulated fund through the Reserve account of the
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a true beneficiary of this fund. And
what you must do to receive this fund is to swear an Affidavit of Oath
at the Federal High Court of Appeal, authorizing the Central Bank of
Nigeria (CBN) to pay you the accrued interest fund valued at of
(US$4.5M) as the Rightful Owner of the funds.

As it was signed and stamped to release the sum of US$4,500.000.00
(Four Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) only
through Bank to Bank Telegraphic Wire Transfer or ATM CARD delivery
and the choice is yours, which is 100% guaranteed. Please kindly
reconfirm the listed details below to enable us to verify with the
names and information we have on our payment system to avoid any
mistake and to enable us to release your Interest payment to you
through your preferred mode of Payment.

(1) Your Full Name:
(2) Your Complete Address:
(3) Direct Telephone Number:
(4) Mobile Number:
(5) Present Occupation:
(6) Attach a copy of your ID/driverâ€™s license for identification purposes.

I would like you to urgently respond to this message so that I can
advise you on how best to confirm your fund within the next 72 hours.
Respond urgently via our verified email address:
centralb.ofnigeria23@outlook.com

Best Regards,

>From Mr. Godwin Emefiele Governor
Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN)
Cell/ WhatsApp Phone : +234-8025839496

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