Central Bank of Nigeria: YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOU ATM VISA CARD?

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From: Central Bank of Nigeria < cb_ptt@live.com >
Subject: RE: ATTENTION:
Date: Monday, July 18, 2011, 7:16 PM

PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOU ATM VISA CARD?

LET ME HEAR FROM YOU ON RECEIPT OF THIS MESSAGE.

YOURS SINCERELY,

DR .LAMIDO SANUSI
EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (CBN)

From: Central Bank of Nigeria < cb_ptt@live.com >
Subject: RE: ATTENTION:
Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 9:36 PM

BEFORE I PROCESS/SEND THE ATM CARD, I ADVICE YOU CONFIRM THE ADDRESS TO AVOID WRONG DELIVERY OF THE ATM CARD TO THE WRONG ADDRESS

GET BACK TO ME IF THE ABOVE ADDRESS IS CORRECT

THANK YOU

DR. LAMIDO SANUSI
EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (CBN)

From: Central Bank of Nigeria < cb_ptt@live.com >
Subject: YOUR ATM CAT IS READY FOR SHIPMENT
Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 5:31 PM

This is to officially confirm the approval of your ATM CARD# 0989 to be shipped to you via Currier service listed bellow.

To proceed on effecting the deliver of your ATM CARD PARCEL, we advice that you choose with our options below on how to deliver your ATM CARD PARCEL and sending you your tracking number to view status of your parcel online and email us as soon as possible.

Courier your ATM SWIFT CARD parcel to you via any of this channels listed below:

(24 hours Delivery)
Mailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00
Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00
Vat (5%). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34.75
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$434.75

(48 Hours Delivery)
Mailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00
Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.25
Vat (5%). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60.00
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$360.25

Make your choice get back to this office and send the payment via western union or money gram as instructed bellow

RECEIVER NAME— BENSON CHUGO
ADDRESS—ABUJA NIGERIA
TEXT—GOOD
ANSWER—WORK.

Email us the MTCN# or money gram ref# after payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need a bank account to use the card?
A: No - you do not need a bank account to use the card. All you need is a payment card and access to an ATM machine to receive your money.

Q: What currency will I receive my money in?
A: You will receive your money in the currency that the ATM machine provides, which is generally the currency of the country that the ATM machine is located in. When you make your withdrawal, the amount you withdraw will be converted into the ATM's currency at very competitive exchange rates.

Q: Will the ATM card work in my country?
A: Yes - the ATM card will work in almost every country in the world. There are more than a 945,000 ATM machines throughout the world that will accept your card. Any ATM machine that displays the Visa logo or the MASTER logo will accept the card.

Q: Can I use my card for credit card purchases?
A: YES - You can use it for ALL online purchases. Your Visa Electron Card can also be used for point-of-sale transactions at select Visa merchant terminals worldwide.

Q: Can I get a second card for my spouse, relative or friend?
A: Only one card can be issued per account, we are unable to issue a second card for any account.

Q: What happens if I do not withdraw my money right away?
A: Nothing - you are not required to withdraw all or any of your money immediately. You can let your money remain in your account indefinitely. Your account balance will be securely held (in US Dollars) and transaction statement will be send to you at the end of each month.

Q: What if I decide later that I no longer want to receive payments through the payment card?
A: No problem - just send an application with your preferred choice of payment, but this will be after one month after you receive the atm card. You can keep your card so you can still access any remaining money in your account or if you decide to use the Visa Electron Card payment option again in the future.

Q: Will my Visa Electron Card expire?
A: For security reasons, your Visa Electron Card will automatically expire on the date printed on the card. This date is 2 years from the time the card is issued. Before your card expires, a new card will be sent to you with a new expiration date.

Q: How do I access my balance online, change my card's PIN or view my transaction history?
A: You will be provided with a special URL in the documentation with your card where you can login to view your transactions, print your statements, and change your PIN.

Q: Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
A: Please send an email to and we will be happy to assist you!

Q: How do I receive my raised ATM VISA CARD
A: Your card will be delivered to your designated home address by any of our accredited courier service.

YOURS SINCERELY,

DR. LAMIDO SANUSI
EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (CBN)

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