419 scam: "Dr Peter Odili."<urgentr001@gmail.com> Re: From Dr. Peter Odili Ex- Governor/Urgent.

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million united states dollars" (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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr Peter Odili." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <drpeterodili33@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:05:42 +0100
Subject: Re: From Dr. Peter Odili Ex- Governor/Urgent.

>From Dr. Peter Odili Ex- Governor.

Good Day,

My utmost apology for any inconvenience this message might find you. I

believe you are in a good position to handle this preposition and I assure

you with all manner of sincerity that it will be of immense benefit to both

party.

My name is Dr. Peter Odili, an Ex- governor of Rivers state in the Federal

Republic of Nigeria. During my tenure as the governor of the oil rich state,

the sum of ($20,000,000.00 USD) Twenty Million United States Dollars was

realized from Oil and Gas dealings with some foreign counterparts which was

at the time deposited with Union Bank International Plc Nigeria .

At present moment, I cannot make claim of this fund due to the recent money

laundry scandal allegation by people believe to be my political opponents.

But the said fund can be claimed with the support of a reliable foreigner (a

non Nigeria ) who is trustworthy and capable of handling such substantial

amount of funds for investment abroad.

Upon successfully claiming the fund into your account, I shall thereafter

meet you in person for the onward disbursement and sharing of the funds.

Note that 40% of the above mentioned sum will be giving to you for your

support and assistance.

Thanks for your anticipated response.

Best regards,

Dr Peter Odili.

My picture online: http://news.webshots.com/album/550296090TvVgCp

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