419 scam: Rev Emmanuel Owolabi <directorreviewnnpc2009@yahoo.com> Re;(About Your Inheritance Debt).

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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 document" (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. )
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "headquater" (this email uses bad English)
- "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.
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.
- 2347028398362

Fraud email example:

From: Rev Emmanuel Owolabi <directorreviewnnpc2009@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:12:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re;(About Your Inheritance Debt).

       Nigeria National Petroluem Coperation Federal Republic Of Nigeria
                     Abuja Headquaters

Hello,

       (About Your Contract/Inheritance Debt)

I am Rev Emmanuel O Owolabi Director For Contract Review Contract Payment Nigeria National Petroluem Coperation[NNPC].

what are you waiting to receive your contract/inheritance funds,I have sent you several mail no response. After going through the records in our office and founded out that you have not been paid ,I decided to contact you to do this favour to you based on my position if you will accept to follow my advise by reconfirming your mailing address,direct phone number as well as reconfirming your exact contract amount to ascertain what is in record.I will get the payment approval done without you spending one single cent because it is illegal to pay when you are owed.

Then,your payment will be released by a 'CERTIFIED MASTER CARD that will be deliver to you within 4working days.I have cited your file which is still pending but if you agree with me,I will do it for the interest of a mutual relationship despite showing appreciation thereafter.

This is because we just reviewed your file in our department,all legal clearance documents will be released along with the card.

Regards And The Peace Of The Lord Be With You.

Find attached my official working ID,CARD

Yours Truly,

Rev Emmanuel Owolabi
My cellphone:234-70-283-983-62

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