419 scam: Dr Nick Buckles <nick1234@w.cn> URGENT CLAIM

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "clearance certificate" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "clearance certificate" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "the consignment" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "consignment " (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: Dr Nick Buckles <nick1234@w.cn>
Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 11:15:29 +0100
Subject: URGENT CLAIM

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your email response,you are require to provide the requested information needed to make verification and legal endorsement of the consignment in our possession to enable it be released to your personal possession,but be informed that we have been authorised by the FSA (Financial Service Authority) to withhold the Consignment pending when you would be able to meet with their requirements and as a result of the amount found in the consignment, extra precautions has to be taken to legally process the delivery under the FSA regulation of 2010.

Presently there is an FSA tag placed on the consignment, preventing anyone from accessing it, until the necessary requirement is provided to satisfy the demand of the legal and financial authorities here in U.K.

To enable us comply with the legal regulations of the FSA, for the endorsement of the approved Clearance certificate, it is very important and mandatory you provide a copy of your Identity(International passport or Driver's liscense) via email attachment.

Once I get the requested Identity from you,necessary step would be taken by our company's legal department to file for the release of the needed clearance certificate so the consignment can be released to your esteemed possession.As a result of the amount(24million USD) found in the consignment, there is no way it can be release without this clearance certificate from the FSA, so it is very important you comply with all instruction given to you .

Providing the needed Identity would be appreciated, to enhance the speedy commencement of the documentation filing, which would be asigned by the High court of Justice here in the United Kingdom. Indicated below are the three options of delivering the consignment, please you are advise to clearly indicate the one you prefer:
(a), Diplomatic Courier (b) Personal collection (c) Wire transfer

Once this is done, the arrengement for filing the Clearance certificate would commence and if you work dilligently on this claim from G4s security company, the whole transaction would be completed within 3 working days.

I advise you to strictly oblige to all instructions given to you, so we can complete this withing the stipulated time given by the authorities here in U.k.

I expect a prompt response from you.

Best Regards,

Dr.Nick Buckles.

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