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From: Central Bank Of Nigeria <[email protected]>
Dear Sir/Madam,
Reply: [email protected]
Date: Fri, 10 May 2024 00:01:48 -0700
Subject: Dear Sir/Madam,
YOUR FUND IS READY.
It has come to the notice of the Anti-Corruption Unit of the Central
Bank of Nigeria that you have been entangled in a web of scam/fraud
concerning the claim of your contract/inheritance funds, which have
resulted to you loosing huge sum of money to some corrupt CBN
officials and scammers/fraudsters.
Presently, we have taken over all matters concerning your payment to
avoid further loss of money by you to scammers and corrupt government
officials formally designated to handle your payment. You are hereby
warned that you are not required to make any payment to any CBN
official for the release of your funds as such is an illegal practice
without due process followed such as the legal documentation involved
released to you.
All bank transfer/delivery charges/fees are to be deducted from your
funds prior to transfer to your bank account or delivery of ATM Card/
Diplomatic Cash Delivery when you secure the Presidential Waiver
Certificate which will cost you only US$50, kindly provide your
current residential details that will enable us to release your fund.
It is illegal and a crime to send money to any CBN official or other
bank officials delivery companies for delivery and transfer of your
funds as that is not a standard banking practice here in Nigeria.
1) Diplomatic Cash Delivery
2) ATM Card Delivery
3) Telegraphic Wire Transfer
Confirm your bank account details and the amount owed to you to
confirm that we are dealing with the right beneficiary to enable us to
process the transfer to your bank account or diplomatic Cash delivery.
If you know that the Nigeria government has owed you money for the
past years, the time is now to put a claim and you will be paid.
Reconfirm the below information to avoid any mistake
1. Valid Delivery Address:
2. Full Names:
3. Phone Number:
4. Occupation:
5. Age:
6. Sex:
7. Bank details……….
Mr. John Amadi
(Executive Director)
Anti-Corruption Unit
Central Bank of Nigeria,
E-mail: [email protected]