The Nigerian 419 Scam

THE NIGERIAN 419 SCAM

The most enticing feature of the infamous Nigerian 419 scam is tha you are initially asked to part with a small amount of money for which you will be handsomely rewarded later.

The Nigerian 419 scam is named after Section 419 of the Nigerian penal code.

Very simply, investors are requested to participate in a very rewarding scheme that will eventually result in the transfer of millions of US dollars into their bank accounts.

The investors are then required to provide details of their bank accounts and other information such as blank invoices. Instead of receiving a lucrative flow of funds into your account, your bank account is comprehensively looted by these swindlers.

Below are two exact examples of the infamous Nigerian 419 Introductory letter. Should you ever receive a letter such as this, simply delete or destroy , never reply or respond to it!

LETTER 1

Subject: DEAR FRIEND.

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HOUSING(FMWH). CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP

REQUEST FOR URGENT

ATTN: THE PRESIDENT/CEO From the desk of: Dr.Julius Nwawodo.

I am Dr.Julius Nwawodo. The principal Accountant of FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HOUSING (FMWH) and by that virtue a Director in the FMWH Lagos. I got your contact address from an associate working with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council has decided to propose to you this business in strict confidence.

PURPOSE: On behalf of myself, my colleges who are ministerial officials and other officers in charge of

offshore remittance in this corporation. We are seeking your assistance for the transfer of Thirty one Million United States Dollars AA(US$31,000,000.00) to your account for further pr! ivate investment purpose. Hence our request for your assistance.

SOURCES OF FUND: This amount to be transferred into your account accrued from over-invoiced contract amount for the construction of federal roads in North Nigeria in 1999 to expatriate companies. The contract which was originally valued for Ninety Million United States Dollars (US$90,000,000.00) was manipulated to read One Hundred and Twenty One Million United Stated

Dollars (US$121,000,000.00). The extra US$31,000,000.00 is what we want to transfer to your account .This contract has been completely executed and the contractors had been paid all their contract bills remaining this over-invoiced balance.

REQUIREMENTS: What we expect from you by fax or E-mail during your positive reply are as follows: (a) Name and Address of your Bank (b) Your bank Account Number (c) The Account Beneficiary' s Name and Address (d) Your Private Ph! one and Fax Number.

DISBURSEMENT: We have resolved that you will take 30%

of the total amount for your assistance because it is

impossible for us to claim this over- invoiced amount here in Our Country without your assistance. In addition,10% has been mapped out for any miscellaneous expenses incurred by you and us during this transaction, 60% is for my colleagues and myself.

SECURITY: All modalities to effect the payment and subsequent transfer of this money have been worked out, so this transaction is 100% RISK-FREE. Though, You are required to treat this transaction with the strictest confidence.

I await your immediate response through my Private

E-mail: juliusn@uymail.com

on my attention and send me your Confidential Fax And Phone Numb er for speed correspondence. I will highly appreciate it if you treat this transaction with strict confidence it demands for security reasons.

It might surprise you, why we have chosen! you and trusted you for this transaction. Yes we believe that

good friend can be discovered and business like this cannot be realized without trust. This is why we have

decided to trust you for this transaction. We are looking forward to doing this transaction with you. Be further informed that your interest and security have

been considered before you where contacted, so be rest assured and feel free to go into this transaction with us, but let honesty and trust be our watchword through out this transaction and your prompt reply will be highly appreciated.

Yours truly,

Dr.Julius Nwawodo.

NOTE:Pls kindly send me your reply through this my

private E-mail: juliusn@uymail.com

LETTER 2

SUNSWEETWIN PROMO LOTTERY,THE NETHERLANDS. ALFONSTRAAT B56, 1002 BS AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS.

TO THE MANAGER

FROM: THE DESK OF THE PROMOTIONS MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT, REF: OYL /26510460037/03 BATCH: 24/00319/IPD

ATTENTION: RE/ AWARD NOTIFICATION; FINAL NOTICE We are pleased to inform you of the announcement today, the winners of the SUNSWEETWIN PROMO LOTTERY,THE NETHERLANDS/ INTERNATIONAL, PROGRAMS held on 15th of August 2003.

Your Person ,is attached to ticket number 023-0148-790-459, with serial number 5073-11 drew the lucky numbers 43-11-44-37-10-43, and consequently won the lottery in the 3rd category.

You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$5,500.000.00 in cash credited to file REF NO. OYL/25041238013/03. This is from total prize money of

US$80,400,000.00 shared among the seventeen international winners in

this category. All participants were selected througha computerballot system drawn form 25,000 names from Australia, New Zealand, America, Europe, North America and Asia as part of International Promotions Program, which is conducted annually.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Your fund is now deposited with a Security company insured in your name. Due to the mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep this award strictly from public notice until your claim has been processed and your money remitted to your account.

This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts by participants of this program. We hope with a part of you prize, you will participate in our end of year high stakes US$1.3 billion International Lottery.

To begin your claim, please contact your claim agent: Mr Alen Stewart. FOREIGN SERVICE MANAGER, RAYMOND CROSSROAD, AMSTERDAM, E-mail: alenstewart@ny.com

For due processing and remittance of your prize money to a designated account of your choice.

Remember, all prize money must be claimed not later than 30th sept. After this date, all funds will be returned as unclaimed.

NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your reference and batch numbers in every one of your correspondences with your agent.

Furthermore, should there be any change of your address, do inform your claims agent as soon as possible.

Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotions program.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Rose Williams.

THE PROMOTIONS MANAGER, SUNSWEETWIN PROMO LOTTERY,THE NETHERLANDS.

N.B. Any breach of confidentiality on the part of the winners will result to disqualification.

SORRY FOR THE LATE INFORMATION THANKS

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