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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!

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From: millenium security & finance co-operation <stegesmith_delivery_director@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 20:58:05 +0100 (BST)
Subject: SAVE OUR TIME


Hello Robert Ised,

I do not know much about the United state code number,but i know that i have been able to reach the diplomats through the phone number i sent to you.If you are a serious person,then you should be able to call the phone number i sent to you to confirm whether they are in the United State or not.I told you that the diplomat have stayed too long in the United State of America and they suppose to be in the United Kingdom by now.Make sure you call them today and stop your complaint about the area code if you need this consignment.Remember i told you that the diplomats are having problem with the customs at the airport,so you have to call them so they can know how to sort the problem over there.

Best regards,
Stege Smith.
(DELIVERY DIRECTOR).












Pastor Robert Ised <pastorised@googlemail.com> wrote:
The area codes for South Carolina do not include 866. Perhaps they shuld simply come here, give me there location and I will send you directions to pass on to them.

Justin Thyme

On 8/22/06, millenium security & finance co-operation <stegesmith_delivery_director@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Hello Robert Iseb,

The diplomats are in South carolina,and not in China,and the phone number they just got there is:8668842250.You should check the phone number very well and you will know that it is US phone number because the digit is ten numbers.Make sure you call them today because they are staying too long in the United State.Call them immediately to confirm whether they are in the United Sate or not.I will be waiting to hear from you as soon as you have been able to get intouch with them today.

Best regards,
Stege Smith.
(DELIVERY DIRECTOR).












Pastor Robert Ised <pastorised@googlemail.com> wrote:
But I thought you said they were at a US Airport not in China?

As for my phone well I told you from the outset I cannot be there to answer it at all hours of the day and night I have my parish and churrch duties to perform, especially on a Sunday!

Pastor Robert Ised



On 8/21/06, millenium security & finance co-operation < stegesmith_delivery_director@yahoo.co.uk > wrote: Hello Robert Iseb,

I got informed by the diplomat that they have been trying to reach you on phone to explain to you the problem they have been going through at the airport,but all effort to talk to you on the phone proved abortive,because there was nobody to pick the phone.
The diplomats have been able to get a phone which you can reach them through.Call them immediately on this phone number so they could explain the problem to you.This is their phone number:8668842250.The name of the person leading the diplomat team is Mr james Gillard.

Best regards,
Stege Smith.
(DELIVERY DIRECTOR).












Pastor Robert Ised < pastorised@googlemail.com> wrote:
Well they sure are taking their time about it whatever way you look at it

Pastor Robert Ised.



On 8/19/06, millenium security & finance co-operation <stegesmith_delivery_director@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Hello Robert Iseb,

I told you before now that the diplomats are still in the airport trying to clear the consignment out of the airport,and they will get intouch with you at any point in time,i just wish you will be by the phone.I will appreciate it if you stop being childish with this delivery.


Best regards,
Stege Smith.
(DELIVERY DIRECTOR).
















Pastor Robert Ised < pastorised@googlemail.com> wrote: As soon as they contact me I will get in touch with you.

I would point out that your diplomats have been in transit for nearly three days now. Itt takes a few hours to fly from London to America and our church is not exactly out in the wilderness. From any major US airport they could get here within 24 hours easily. They have had nearly 60 hours so far and still have not arrived hence my rhetorical question as to their chosen mode of travel.

If they do not arrive by tomorrow morning I will assume they have got lost and will inform the state police to try and locate them.

Pastor Robert Ised

On 8/19/06, millenium security & finance co-operation < stegesmith_delivery_director@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Hello Robert Ised,

I know the diplomat are taking too long to deliver the consignment to you,i do not play pranks with my work,so i will not accept your statement that states that "Are they wallking?" i want you to know that we are srictly meant to do business in our security company and not on the contrary.The diplomats are presently in South Carolina,and the head of the diplomat team is Mr James Gillard.I wish you will be by your phone whenever they call you so you could attend to their call.

So be serious and get back to me whenever you hear from them.


Best regards,
Stege Smith.
(DELIVERY DIRECTOR).














Pastor Robert Ised < pastorised@googlemail.com > wrote: They sure are taking a heck of a long time to get here. Are they wallking?

Pastor Robert Ised

On 8/19/06, millenium security & finance co-operation < stegesmith_delivery_director@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Hello Robert Ised,

I have heard from the diplomats again,and the diplomats told me that they have not been able to call you because they are still undergoing some protocols at the airport to clear the consignment out of the airport.Meanwhile they are also trying to get a phone which you will be able to reach them through.I will give you their phone number as soon as they get back to me with their phone number over there.

Best regards,
Stege Smith.
(DELIVERY DIRECTOR).















Pastor Robert Ised < pastorised@googlemail.com> wrote: Where are the diplomats? I am in and out of my office all day as usual and cannot guarantee to be by the phone. They should make there way here as swiftly as possible!

Pastor Robert Ised

On 8/18/06, millenium security & finance co-operation < stegesmith_delivery_director@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Hello Robert Ised,

The diplomats called me today to inform me that,they have arrived the United State of America,and they will call you today,so you can know what is going on.You should be close to your phone today to attend to the diplomats call because the diplomats will call you and let you know where they are.

Also let me know what is going on as soon as the diplomats call you.

Best regards,
Stege Smith.
(DELIVERY DIRECTOR).














Pastor Robert Ised < pastorised@googlemail.com> wrote: I anticipate their arrival

Pastor Robert Ised

On 8/16/06, millenium security & finance co-operation < stegesmith_delivery_director@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Hello Robert Ised,

Our diplomats has left London for the United State of America this morning,and they should be in the United State of America on friday to deliver the consignment to you.

You should be informed that, you will have to pay for the shipping of the consignment and their delivery charges at delivery point when the consignment gets to you.

I wish you good luck.If you have any question to ask concerning the delivery of the consignment,you should be free to ask me.

Best regards,
Stege Smith.
(DELIVERY DIRECTOR).













Pastor Robert Ised < pastorised@googlemail.com > wrote: Dear Mr Smith

We have not yet spoken with Barrister Collins, his actions are presumptious. We will take this up with him. this is not your fault and the matter will be rectified

yours

Pastor Robert Ised




On 7/27/06, millenium security & finance co-operation < stegesmith_delivery_director@yahoo.co.uk > wrote: Hello Robert Ised,

We received a letter of authorisation,including your informations from Barrister Charles Collins yesterday,he has authorised to to release the consignment mrs Kimberly Jennifer deposited in our security company to you.

I am the delivery director of Millenium Security & Finance Coporation.You are hereby required to send the certificate of deposit to me through this email address.

My international passport has been attached to this email for your perusal.Your response is needed,so i can tell you the next step to take before the consignment will be released to you.

Best regards,
Stege Smith.
(DELIVERY DIRECTOR).



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