Inheritance scams
Congratulation!! callme@mbe.ocn.ne.jp
Scam Email received July 5, 2018 from callme@mbe.ocn.ne.jp
Email From:
callme@mbe.ocn.ne.jp
Subject:
Congratulation!!
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Email Subject:
Congratulation!!
Congratulation!! – callme@mbe.ocn.ne.jp
I am the new Governor of (CBN) as i resume office received a payment credit instruction from the (United Nation/Federal Government of Nigeria) to credit your account with your full contract Inheritance funds from the Nigerian reserve account with our bank 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. (Delivery) This is to inform you that your diplomat has arrived with your cash consignment box value 10.7 million dollars in CLEVELAND HOPKINS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OHIO USA. As their transit I want you to know that you have 24 hours to call him now 216-769-9073 then ask to speak to the diplomatic in person of JOHN LARRY 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 livery to you right now the diplomatic have arrival at CLEVELAND OHIO United State with you consignment box call them now to help them pay for clearance of your package as soon as he get to your airport you are to call him with this number 216-769-9073 and ask to speak with the diplomatic in person JOHN LARRY call them and get back to me Note; that you must call me on +234 906 029 0090 as soon as you receive this email for more discussion, Also reconfirm your full current address and valid phone number to the Diplomatic once you receive this email to enable him to deliver your cash consignment to you without any further delay or mistake. I appreciate your good sympathetic and collaboration, Hope hearing from you swiftly. CONGRATULATIONS. MR GODWIN EMEFIELE , EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR, CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA DIRECT LINE: +234 906 029 0090 callme@mbe.ocn.ne.jp
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