419 scam: " International Setlements Notice From President Dr. Goodluck E. Jonathan"<goodluck.president@w.cn> Be Guided Accordingly

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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)
- ",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)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "president.goodluck@w.cn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +2347038615667 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: " International Setlements Notice From President Dr. Goodluck E. Jonathan" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <president.goodluck@w.cn>
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 08:33:50 +0100
Subject: Be Guided Accordingly

Dear Accredited Beneficiary.

By the power of my office as the new President of Federal Republic Nigeria having taken over from the late President Umaru Musah Yar Dua on Thursday being 6thy of May 2010, I have to inform you that while going through files of unpaid funds by this government , I came across your file on Approved payment of fund valued at 15,000,000.00US$ ( If the amount you have is different kindly indicate in your reply email) while going through Inheritance and Contract payment files and have picked interest and verified the cause of delays which are well noted. I have resolved for two options to pay you :

1. Through a fully loaded International Visa ATM card. In this arrangement The Visa card will be loaded with your outstanding fund value immediately by accredited bank Intercontinental bank PLC and will be dispatched and all relevant access information to enable you withdraw cash from any ATM machine of your choice and transfer to any account of your choice will be made available to you. If this is acceptable by you kindly provide me the with your physical home address immediately. If this arrangement is not pleased to you kindly let me know. I am handling this directly call me upon receipt.Be reminded that your part here is only the courier cost to get it to your country.

2. Alternatively you will receive your fund in cash through diplomatic cash consignment delivery. In This arrangement an assigned diplomat will fly to your address and make a cash consignment delivery to you this consignment will be sealed and marked diplomatic consignment with immunity and will not be scanned or checked by any security agency until it gets to your given address. Also the assigned diplomat will not be made to know the content of the consignment. If this is acceptable by you kindly provide me the international airport and local airport nearest to your address and your physical home address immediately. If this arrangement is not pleased to you kindly let me know. I am handling this directly call me upon receipt if you have any challenge understanding this e-mail message. Be reminded that your part here is only take care of the diplomat road expenses upon arrival in your country.

Yours Commander In Chief.,President And Commander in Chief Of The Armed Forces Of The Federal Republic Of NigeriaDr. Goodluck E. Jonathan. Direct Line:+234-703--861-5667
Personal Email:president.goodluck@w.cn

-- DISCLAIMER: This electronic message together with any attachments is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, do not copy, disclose or use the contents in any way. Please also advise us by return e-mail that you have received the message and then please destroy. The Presidency FGN is not responsible for any changes made to this message and / or any attachments after sending by Presidency Federal Republic Of Nigeria. We use virus scanning software but exclude all liability for viruses or anything similar in this email or any attachment

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