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Federal Republic of Nigeria Advance Fee Scam Sent by Scammers
Federal Republic of Nigeria Advance Fee Scam Sent by Scammers

The fake "Federal Republic of Nigeriao" email below is a scam. Recipients are asked to delete it and should not follow the instructions in it. The fake email is being sent by scammers who are impersonating the real person and who are attempting to trick their potential victims into sending them money or personal information. An advance-fee scam is a form of fraud and one of the most common types of confidence trick. The scam typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster requires in order to obtain the large sum.

A "Federal Republic of Nigeriao" Advance-Fee Scam

From: service@padishan.com.tw

Date: February 28, 2020 at 9:02:24 PM MST

Subject: my subject

Reply-To: monguno23@gmail.com

Attn:Sir/Madam

I am Major-General Babagana Monguno National Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari the president Federal Republic of Nigeria. I decided to contact you because of the prevailing security report reaching my office and the intense nature of polity in Nigeria. I Determined To Make Contact With You As Of The Widespread Refuge Information Reaching My Office And The Severe Nature Of Guidelines In My Country.

This Is To Enlighten You About Our Arrangement To Send Fund To You Via Cash Release As It Is The Only System That Will Be Easier For You And Us, We Are Going To Send Your Contract/ inheritance Part Payment Of 20 Million United States Dollars By Way Of Diplomatic Cash Delivery.

Note:The Money Is Coming On 2 Security Proof Boxes. The Boxes Are Sealed With Synthetic Nylon That Was Sealed And Padded With Machine.

This Fund Was Brought To Us For Our Local A.F.E.M. Market, But Since The Money Was Not Used, I Will Use My Position As The National Adviser to President To Send This Fund To You.

All You Need To Do Now Is To Send To Me Your Full House Address And Your Identity Such As, International Passport Or Drivers License Including Your Contact Phone & Fax Numbers For Easy Communication, The Diplomatic Attached Will Travel With It. He Will Call You Immediately Arrives in Your Country Airport. Hope This Is All Right By You? I Will Enlighten You When The Special Grace Of God Will Airlift The Boxes.

Note: The Diplomats Do Not Know The Original Contents Of The Boxes. What I Acknowledged To Them As The Contents Is Sensitive Photographic Film Material. I Did Not Declare Money To Them Please. If They Call You And Ask You The Contents Please Tell Them The Same Thing. Send Me An Email And I?ll Let You Know How Far I Have Gone With The Arrangement.

Please I Need Urgent Reply Because The Boxes Are Scheduled To Be As Soon As We Hear From you also call me for more information Tel: +234-703-722-6644

Best Regards,

Major-General Babagana Monguno

National Security Adviser to the President

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Tel: +234-703-722-6644

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