419 scam: "(Rtd).JAMES MORGAN."<rtdjamesmorgan_information@info.org> NOTICE TO OUR BENEFICIARIES........OUT THERE........

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic immunity"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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)
- "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
- "diplomatic immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "(Rtd).JAMES MORGAN." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <rtdjamesmorgan1@gazeta.pl>
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:24:41 -0700
Subject: NOTICE TO OUR BENEFICIARIES........OUT THERE........

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
Aso Rock villa, Asokoro District, Abuja
P.M.B. 130, Garki Abuja Nigeria.

ATTENTION BENEFICIARY

DIPLOMATIC CASH PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

Based on our investigation department, we wish to inform you against some miscreants, Hoodlums and corporate bodies who go by diverting some foreign contractors payment to their personal account about and thereby tarnishing the image of this wonderful country. I am Lt General James Morgan (Rtd), National Security Adviser to the new Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua. I am delighted to inform you that the contract panel, which just concluded it's sitting recently, just released your name amongst contractors to benefit from the Diplomatic Immunity cash delivery Payment. This Panel was primarily delegated to investigate manipulated contract claims, contracts and over-invoiced payment as the effect has eaten deep into the economy of our dear country. However, we wish to bring to your notice that your contract profile is still reflecting in our central computer as unpaid contractor, even if you did not execute the contract while auditing was going on. Your contract file wa!
s forwarded to my office by the au

We wish to use this medium to inform you that for the time being Federal Government has stopped International payment through bank to bank transfer due to contractors numerous petitions to United Nations against Nigeria on wrong payment and diversion of contract funds to different accounts. In this regards, we are going to send your contract part payment of ?3.5 Million British Sterling Pounds to you via our accredited shipping company from London through diplomatic cash delivery down to your designated country and every needed document to cover the cash delivery will be procured while the diplomats will get it delivered to you.

Note: The money is coming on security proof box. Please you don't have to worry for anything, as the delivery of your funds in cash is 100% risk free and safe. All you will be required of is your co-operation to go by our instructions and advice to ensure that the delivery is successful. The box is coming with a Diplomatic agents who will accompany the box to your country. The Diplomatic Agency will travel with it. They will call you immediately they arrive in your country's airport.

As soon as the above-mentioned details are received, your payment will be processed and be delivered via diplomatic courier delivery in accordance to World Bank, United Nation and IMF recommendations. The diplomats with international travel immunity have been contracted to deliver the fund at your country. Kindly get back to me today with the requested information so that we can proceed on this matter as soon as possible.

1) Your full name/ Age.
2) Phone, fax and mobile #.
3) Company name, position and address.
4) Profession, age and marital status.
5) Copy of int'l passport, drivers license, or any valid ID card via e-mail attachment if it is possible.

Bear in mind that the diplomat does not know the original contents of the box. What we declared to them as the contents is gifts item, I did not disclose it as money to them. Confirm the receipt of this message and send the requirements to me immediately because the consignment box are scheduled to leave as soon as we hear from you.

Best Regards,

(Rtd).JAMES MORGAN.
National Security Adviser to the President

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