Steve Imo / EFCC

This recovery scam letter has been forwarded to me by a former scam victim.

From: Steve Imo <[email protected]> (<-- Free e-mail provider, never used by officials)
To: <snip>
Cc: <snip>
Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 6:53:43 AM
Subject: FROM THE OFFICE OF THE Federal Government Financial crime commission (E.F.C.C.) NIGERIA

ATTENTION:
We the Federal Government Financial crime commission (E.F.C.C.) NIGERIA . In conjunction with some other relevant Investigation Agencies here in the United states of America have recently been informed through our Global Intelligence monitoring network that you presently have a transaction Going on with of central Bank of Africa (CBN)/federal republic of Nigeria government as regards to your over-due contract payment which was fully endorsed in your favor accordingly.

It might interest you to know that we have taken out time in screening Through this project as stipulated on our protocol of operation and Have finally confirmed that your beneficiary payment is 100% genuine and Hitch free from all fact and of which you have the lawful right to claim Your fund without any further delay.

Having said all this, we will further advise that you go ahead in dealing with the central Bank of Nigeria office accordingly, as we will be monitoring all their services with you as well as your correspondence at all level.

In addendum, also be informed that we recently had a meeting with the Executive Director of the central Bank of Nigeria , in the person of PROFESSOR CHARLES C. SOLUDO, GOVERNOR, CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (CBN). FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA, along with some of the top officials of the Minister of finance (Dr shamsuddeen usman Honorable Minister for Finance Dr Shamsudeen Usman Minister Federal Republic of Nigeria) regarding your case and they made us to understand that your file has been held in abase depending on when you personally come for the claim.

They also told us that the only problem they are facing right now is that some unscrupulous element are using this project as an avenue to scam innocent people off their hard earned money by impersonating the Executive Governor and the Central Bank office.

The central EFCC of Nigeria office did the wise thing by insisting on hearing from you personally before the go ahead on wiring your fund to the Bank so this is the main reason why the Cental Bank of Nigeria contacted us so as to assist them in making the investigations.

They further informed us that we should warn our dear citizens and foreigners who must have been informed of themake payment in order to get a loan to be very careful prior to this irregularities so that they don't fall victim to this ugly circumstance.

And should incase you are already dealing with anybody or office claiming to be from the central Bank of Nigeria or A LOAN LENDER FROM NIGERIA, you are further advised to STOP further contact with them in your best interest and then contact immediately the real office of the EFCC of Nigeria only with the below information’s accordingly:

NOTE: In your best interest, any message that doesn't come from the above official email address and phone numbers should not be replied to and should be disregarded accordingly for security reasons.

Meanwhile, we will advise that you contact the EFCC of Nigeria office immediately with the above email address and request that they attend to your payment file as directed so as to enable you receive your.

Ensure you follow all their procedure as may be required by them as that will further help hasten up the whole procedures as regards to the transfer of your fund to you as designated.

Also have in mind that theEFCC of Nigeria equally have their own protocol of operation as stipulated, so delay could be very dangerous.

Once again, we will advise that you to us with the above email address and make sure you forward to them all the necessary information?s which they may require from you prior to the release of your fund to you accordingly.

All modalities has already been worked out even before you were contacted and note that we will be monitoring all your dealings with them as you proceed so you don't have anything to worry about.

All we require from you henceforth is an update so as to enable us be on track with you and the Scammers . Without wasting much time,will want you to track them immediately.

Thank you very much for your co-operation in advance as we earnestly await your urgent response to this matter.

NOTE: FOR US TO HAVE A VERY FAST Investigation YOU HAVE TO FOREWARD EVERY EMAIL AND DOCUMENTS RECEIVED IN THE PAST AND ANY APPROVALS YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN ,LIKEWISE PEOPLE YOU HAVE PAY TO WITH NAME.PLEASE TAKE YOU TIME TO DO THIS FOR US.

Best Regards,
Mr. Steven Uma,
an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP),
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"blessed is the hand that grivets."