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Telephone number +23418986723 is a number from Nigeria. The area code is 1, which covers the City/Town/Area of Lagos. The number is designated as being used for Land line telephones.

Number portability may mean that this number is no longer used as a Land line number, be assigned to a different provider or be being operated from a different location (even overseas in the case of VoIP numbers). If the number is being used to call you then it is also possible that the number is being spoofed and does not actually belong to the person using it.

Here is some general information about the number.

Country Code: 234
Country Name: Nigeria
Area Name: Lagos (1)
Type: Land line
Validity: The number is the correct length for a land line phone number in Lagos.

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This number is recorded in our database for the following scams:

8th November 2022 - Advance Fee Fraud Scam

On 8th November 2022, telephone number +23418986723 was reported as being used by scammers to pretend to be Umar Ajiya using email address info@nnpcnig.com as part of an Advance Fee Fraud Scam.

In Advance Fee Fraud Scams, the scammer will offer you something of high value (a large sum of money or gold for example) and all you have to do is pay a "small" fee. What the scammer is offering you does not actually exist and the scammer will come up with fee after fee that needs to be paid by the victims, until he either runs out of money or realises that he has been scammed. The scammer will often pretend to be real people or companies, use fake websites and introduce various characters, all with the aim of convincing the victim that what is being offered to him is real.

Here is the email that the scammer sent to his victims.
Sir,

SUBJECT: LETTER OF APOLOGY FROM NEW DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA /YOUR CONTRACT PAYMENT ADVICE.

I am MR. MICHEAL DUKE, Chairman Debt Reconciliation Committee of the office of the presidency, I have been directed by His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (MUHAMMADU BUHARI), SFF, GCRF), to bring to your immediate notice and urgent attention that this new Government understand your plight, the huge amount of money you have spent and all the disappointments you have suffered in the past to get your contract fund paid to you. Due to what we described as selective payment and incessant demand of excessive fee by some unscrupulous and corrupt erstwhile officials in charge of foreign contract payment in the past.

However, upon assumption of office by this Democratic Elected Government, a series of special meetings were held home and abroad with some leaders of the World Monetary Institution e.g. World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Paris and London Club of Creditors, European Economic Community ( E .E. C.)and envoy's of our Correspondence International Bank of Settlement Worldwide affiliated with the Central Bank of Nigeria. The purpose of this special meeting is to (i) rebuild Nigeria Economy (ii) pay all Foreign Debts. In this regards, and due to the good and positive results we receive from this special meeting a Total sum of US$2.3 Billion U.S. Dollars have been approved from the supplementary Budget Bill which was approved by the Upper House of assembly recently to pay all foreign Contractors whose payment have been hanging since 1989.

In order to show the World that Nigeria is a truly Democratic and Transparent Government, this New Government has decided to give all Foreign Contractors 100% assurance that in 48 Banking Hours their contract Fund will be effected to their nominated Bank Account. The Government of Nigeria inaugurated the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) under the full guidance of the World Bank Group who is to check the progress of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and see to it that every Contractor receive his/her money immediately the Contractor has contacted the (NNPC) and the (NNPC) have been empowered to effect all payments previously approved by the past Regimes/Administrations which their payment were not effected.

This morning a Telex Signal attached with a Presidential Instruction Stamped and Signed by the President has been sent to (NNPC) to contact you for the payment of your Contract Fund and two other Contractors within 48 Hours. You are however, strongly advised for the interest of your person, your esteemed Company to Contact the Chairman, Contract Award Committee,Mr. Umar AJIYA (Chief Financial Officer NNPC BOARD) on Tel:+234 18986723 Mobile:+234 814 378 3581 Email:info@nnpcnig.com



E-mail: Email:info@nnpcnig.com for the immediate payment of your Contract Fund within the next 48 Banking Hours. The Central Bank of Nigeria or other Financial Institutions does not have the power to effect your payment without the due clearance from the highest body which is the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) you are advised to call the (NNPC) on Line: +234 814 378 3581 for the immediate payment of your Contract Fund as they are on stand-by to affect your payment into your nominated Bank account within the next 48 Banking Hours Immediately, you contact them.

Sir, on behalf of this Democratic Government of Nigeria, I apologize for any delay you might have encountered in receiving your money in the past. However, Congratulations in advance!

Yours faithfully,

MR. MICHAEL DUKE
CHAIRMAN DEBT RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

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4th July 2019 - Advance Fee Fraud Scam

On 4th July 2019, telephone number +23418986723 was reported as being used by scammers to pretend to be Effiong Bassey using email address cpp9ja@gmail.com as part of an Advance Fee Fraud Scam.

In Advance Fee Fraud Scams, the scammer will offer you something of high value (a large sum of money or gold for example) and all you have to do is pay a "small" fee. What the scammer is offering you does not actually exist and the scammer will come up with fee after fee that needs to be paid by the victims, until he either runs out of money or realises that he has been scammed. The scammer will often pretend to be real people or companies, use fake websites and introduce various characters, all with the aim of convincing the victim that what is being offered to him is real.

Here is the email that the scammer sent to his victims.
Attn: XXX

sir/madam,

following the Federal Executive Council Decision and approval by the
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR),
Managing Director/ CEO Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
and the release of funds by the Chairman Contract Award Division
(NNPC), I wish to inform you that approval has been given and funds
released for the payment of your entire outstanding contract sum.

Be informed that all matters relating to verification, information and
documentation including payment for contracts executed are now under
my control and supervision. The sum of 2 billion dollars acquired from
the on-going petroleum subsidy removal has been approved for payment
of all foreign indebted contractors.

A Signal has been sent to the office of the Chairman Contract payment panel
(CPP) under the NNPC to effect your payment and eleven other contractors
within the next seventy two (72) hours. You are advised with immediate effect
to contact Mr. Effiong Bassey , on his telephone number:
+23418986723, Mobile: +2349018712881 Email: cpp9ja@gmail.com
for the immediate release and transfer of your long overdue contract payment.

This office will ensure that adequate attention and priority is given
to your contract file. Finally you are advised to adhere to the
instruction of the Chairman Contract payment panel (CPP) NNPC to enable his
office release your contract sum to you within the stipulated time.

Beneficiaries, who fails to comply with the above instruction, shall
not be considered for payment.

Congratulation in advance
Yours Faithfully,

Dr. Ochi C. Achinivu.
Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Finance,

Further details of this report can be found on the ScamWarners.com forum

12th June 2019 - Advance Fee Fraud Scam

On 12th June 2019, telephone number +23418986723 was reported as being used by scammers to pretend to be Frank Anozie using email address frankanozie2005@yahoo.com.hk as part of an Advance Fee Fraud Scam.

In Advance Fee Fraud Scams, the scammer will offer you something of high value (a large sum of money or gold for example) and all you have to do is pay a "small" fee. What the scammer is offering you does not actually exist and the scammer will come up with fee after fee that needs to be paid by the victims, until he either runs out of money or realises that he has been scammed. The scammer will often pretend to be real people or companies, use fake websites and introduce various characters, all with the aim of convincing the victim that what is being offered to him is real.

Here is the email that the scammer sent to his victims.
Sir,

SUBJECT: LETTER OF APOLOGY FROM NEW DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT OF
NIGERIA/YOUR CONTRACT PAYMENT ADVICE.

I am MR.ALFRED ANUKPOSI, Debt Reconciliation Committee of the office
of the presidency, I have been directed by His Excellency, the
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (MUHAMMADU BUHARI), SFF,
GCRF), to bring to your immediate notice and urgent attention that
this new Government understand your plight, the huge amount of money
you have spent and all the disappointments you have suffered in the
past to get your contract fund paid to you. Due to what we described
as selective payment and incessant demand of excessive fee by some
unscrupulous and corrupt erstwhile officials in charge of foreign
contract payment in the past.

However, upon assumption of office by this Democratic Elected
Government, series of special meeting were held home and abroad with
some leaders of the World Monetary Institution e.g. World Bank Group,
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Paris and London Club of Creditors,
European Economic Community ( E .E. C.) and envoy's of our
Correspondence International Bank of Settlement Worldwide affiliated
with the Central Bank of Nigeria. The purpose of this special meeting
is to (i) rebuild Nigeria Economy (ii) pay all Foreign Debts. In this
regards, and due to the good and positive results we receive from this
special meeting a Total sum of US$2.3 Billion U.S. Dollars have been
approved from the supplementary Budget Bill which was approved by the
Upper House of assembly recently to pay all foreign Contractors whose
payment have been hanging since 1989.

In order to show the World that Nigerian is a truly Democratic and
Transparent Government, this New Government has decided to give all
Foreign Contractors 100% assurance that in 48 Banking Hours their
contract Fund will be effected to their nominated Bank Account. The
Government of Nigeria inaugurated the Nigerian National Petroleum
Corporation (NNPC) under the full guidance of the World Bank Group who
is to check the progress of the Nigerian National Petroleum
Corporation (NNPC) and see to it that every Contractor receive his/her
money immediately the Contractor has contacted the (NNPC) and the
(NNPC) have been empowered to effect all payments previously ape
proved by the past Regimes/Administrations which their payment were
not effected.

This morning a Telex Signal attached with a Presidential Instruction
Stamped and Signed by the President have being sent to (NNPC) to
contact you for the payment of your Contract Fund and two other
Contractors within 48 Hours. You are however, strongly advised for the
interest of your person, your esteemed Company to Contact the
Chairman, Contract Award Committee, MR,Frank Chinemere Anozie on
Tel:+23418986723

E-mail:frankanozie2005@yahoo.com.hk for the immediate payment of your
Contract Fund within the next 48 Banking Hours. The Central Bank of
Nigeria or other Financial Institutions does not have the power to
effect your payment without the due clearance from the highest body
which is the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) you are
advised to call the (NNPC) on Line: +2348143783581

for the immediate payment of your Contract Fund as they are on
stand-by to effect your payment into your nominated Bank account
within the next 48 Banking Hours Immediately, you contact them.

Sir, on behalf of this Democratic Government of Nigeria, I apologize
for any delay you might have encountered in receiving your money in
the past. However, Congratulations in advance!

Yours faithfully,

MR.ALFRED ANUKPOSI
DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

Further details of this report can be found on the ScamWarners.com forum

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