419 scam: "Dr. Ogoji David"<mrwarrisjfnf@virgilio.it> [ SpamTrap: ] PAYMENT NOTIFICATION (This message is to be blocked by code: bkns

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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:
- "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)
- "into your nominated bank account" (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)
- "to your nominated bank account" (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 advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "lagos" (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.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2348038009770 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Ogoji David" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <davidoji1@8u8.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:06:33 -0700
Subject: [ SpamTrap: ] PAYMENT NOTIFICATION (This message is to be blocked by code: bknss61177)

PAYMENT NOTIFICATION
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
TINUBU SQUARE VICTORIA
ISLAND LAGOS NIGERIA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

CONTRACT PAYMENT NOTIFICATION
Phone Number:+234-8038009770

We have this 9th day of Nov, 2009 received a payment credit in structionfrom the federal Government of Nigeria to credit your account with your full contract funds from the Nigerian reserve account with our bank.

This is to notify you that your funds have been programmed
for immediate release into your nominated bank account but we can not transfer this fund direct to your nominated bank account,because we are having a little problem with International Monetary Fund (IMF) so our method of payment is by Diplomatic Courier Service.

Be informed that every arrangement regarding your cash payment through diplomatic services has been made, note that your funds have been packaged like a consignment.

Note that theDiplomatic Agency has to move down to your Countryin order to deliver the Consignment to your doorstep.

This consignment have been registered with FBI and there is no course for alarm because this is the best way that you can get your fund without any problem due to the numerous scam activities on the internet, it is not safe to sen one bank information anymore, so that is why we choose this method to effect your contract payment through a consignment and you are advice to provide all information so that there will not be any further delay in your payment. We are sorry for the delays in your contract payment please bear with us.

However, you are to reconfirm to us the following
information so that the consignment does not go to the wrong person.

Your Full Name:
Your Home Address:
Your Direct Telephone Number/Fax:
Your Current Ocupation:
Your Age:
Your Status

all documents will be released to you to protect you from any branch
of the law. Note that this payment will commence immediately I receive your information. This is to remind you that they has a transit to London and finally to arrive at your Country as the last destination on their diplomatic travel route this week.

Yours in service,
Dr. David Ogoji
Executive Director
Central Bank of Nigeria
Phone Number:+234-8038009770

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