Compensation scams
Attention: Beneficiary, mrjoewilliam1000@gmail.com
Scam Email received July 4, 2018 from wwww@ceres.ocn.ne.jp
Email From:
wwww@ceres.ocn.ne.jp
Subject:
Attention: Beneficiary,
Other emails used:
mrjoewilliam1000@gmail.com, mrjoewilliam1000@gmail.com
Email Subject:
Attention: Beneficiary,
Attention: Beneficiary, – mrjoewilliam1000@gmail.com
Attention: Beneficiary,This is to inform you that after the Inauguration of new President of Federal Republic of Nigeria.President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed World Bank Group and IMF Nigeria to release all the contract payment to original beneficiaries and those scam victim to compensate them with sum of One Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars ($1.5 Million USD) Signed by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. This is to notify you that your funds ($1.5 MILLION) has been programmed for immediate release into your nominated account but we can not transfer this funds direct to your nominated bank account,because we are having a little problem with International Monetary Fund (IMF) so our method of payment is by Diplomatic Courier Service. YOUR DIPLOMAT HAS ARRIVED WITH YOUR CONSIGNENT BOX AT JFK INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT NEW YORK USA CONTACT HIM NOW: (mrjoewilliam1000@gmail.com)or(480-526-7733)I want you to know that you have 24 hours to call the airport 480-526-7733) then ask to speak to the diplomatic in person of Mr William Oscar in the United States,let us know if you are still interested to get your consignment delivery to you today?as they have been waiting to hear from you to help them complete this delivery to you right now the diplomatic have arrival to united state with your consignment box,call them for clearance.You are to call the airport with the number above and ask to speak with the diplomatic in person Mr wILLIAM Oscar Note; that you must reconfirm your full address and valid phone# to him through the(mrjoewilliam1000@gmail.com)immediately you receive these email to enable him deliver your cash consignment to you without any mistake.YOURS SINCERELY, CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA-CBN MR. GODWIN C. EMEFIELE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR mrjoewilliam1000@gmail.com
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