419 scam: "DEBT MGT OFFICE, ABUJA" <euromill011@hotmail.com> FUND DELIVERY

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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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "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)
- "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: "DEBT MGT OFFICE, ABUJA" <euromill011@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <euromill01@gmx.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:49:10 -0700
Subject: FUND DELIVERY

THE PRESIDENCY
Aso Rock villa, Asokoro District, Abuja
Email: sminjh000@gmx.com

CONFIDENTIAL DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY PAYMENT

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Lt General Desmond Dalhatu (Rtd), National Security Adviser to the President Federal
Republic of Nigeria. I am delighted to inform you that the contract panel, which just concluded it’s
seating in Abuja just released your name amongst contractors to benefit from the Diplomatic Immunity
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.
In this regard, we wish to bring to your notice that your contract profile is still reflecting in our central
computer as unpaid contractor while auditing was going on.

Your contract file was forwarded to my office by the auditors as unclaimed fund, hence we use this
medium to inform you that for the time being Federal Government of Nigeria have stopped further
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 unapproved accounts.To this end,
we are going to send your contract/inheritance part payment of 2.3Million USD to you via our
accredited shipping company and I have secured every needed documents to cover the money.
Note: The money is coming on 2 security proof boxes. The boxes are sealed with synthetic nylon
seal and padded with machine.

Please you don't have to worry for anything, as the transaction process is 100% risk free. The boxes
are coming with a Diplomatic attache who will accompany the boxes to your house address. All you
need to send to me are scanned copy of your international Passport or drivers license,
your mobile phone/telephone number. The Diplomatic Attaché will travel with the information.
He will call you immediately he arrives your country's airport.

Note: The diplomat does not know the actual contents of the boxes. What l will be declaring
as the contents are Sensitive Photographic Film Materials for security reasons. I will not declare
money please. Send me mail on email: sminjh000@gmx.com and I will let you know how far I have
gone with the arrangement. I will secure the Diplomatic immunity clearance certificate, which will make it
pass every custom checkpoint all over the world without hitch. Confirm the receipt of this message and
send the requirements to me immediately you receive this message. Please I need urgent reply because the
boxes are scheduled to be moved out as soon as we hear from you.

Congratulations.

Best Regards,
Lt General Desmond Dalhatu (Rtd).
National Security Adviser to the President
Federal Republic of Nigeria

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