419 scam: "Mr. John Simmion"<johnsimmion@btr.org> FROM BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION YOUR COMPENSATION FUND IS READY URGENT ANSWER

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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:
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "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.
- 2347029745706

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. John Simmion" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <johnsimmion@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 22:47:37 +0100
Subject: FROM BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION YOUR COMPENSATION FUND IS READY URGENT ANSWER

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION
Metro Plaza,Plot991/992
Zakari Maimalari Street
Cadastral Zone AO,
Central Business District,Abuja.
Tel: 234- 70-297 45706

ATTENTION Beneficiary,

The British High Commission in Nigeria,Benin Republic,Ghana and Bokinafaso
received a report of scam against you and other British/US citizens and
Malaysia,Etc. whom the country of Nigeria/Benin,Bokinafaso And Ghana have
recompensed you due to meeting held with Four countries Government and the
world high commissions against fraud activities by the Four country Citizens.

Your name was among those scammed as listed by the Nigeria Financial
Intelligent Unit (NFIU).A compensation of 10.5 million $ has been issued out
in ATM DEBIT CARD to all the affected victims and has been already in
distribution to all the bearers. Your ATM CARD was among those that was
reported undelivered as at last Friday and we wish to advise you to see to the
instructions of the Committee to make sure you receives your ATM CARD
immediately for your usage.

NFIU further told us that the use of Nigeria Couriers and the Benin was
abolished due to interception activities noticed in the above mentioned
courier services in Benin, Nigeria and Ghana and thereby have made a concrete
arrangement with the DHL Courier Company for a safe delivery to your door-step
once the beneficiary meets up the demand of the conveyance.

We advise that you do the needful to make sure the NFIU dispatches your
recompense on Friday. You are assured of the safety of your ATM CARD and
availability and be advised that you should stop further contacts with all the
fake lawyers and security companies who in collaboration scammed
you. immediately to check if the delivery date suits you.

Note that you have choose your payment either by BANK TO BANK , ATM CARD, DIPLOMATIC DELIVERING AND STOP ANY MORE DELAINGS WITH THE FRAUD STARS BECAUSE IF WE FOUN OUT THAT YOU ARE STILL DELAING WITH THEN YOUR COMPENSATION PAYMENT WILL BE CANCLED.

Your Full Name:......................
Your Delivery Address....................
Your phone Number......................
Your occupation, age, sex ........................

Yours in Service,
Agent: John Simmons
CONSULAR/DIPLOMAT
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION
ABUJA, NIGERIA.
Website: http://ukinnigeria.fco.gov.uk/en

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