419 scam: SENATOR MARK DAVID <keith.blackbird@yahoo.com> OFFICE OF THE SENATE

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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 delivery"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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)
- "million united states dollars" (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)
- "diplomatic delivery" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist 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.
- +2347087073328 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: SENATOR MARK DAVID <keith.blackbird@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: senatordavid69@yahoo.dk
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 00:47:24 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: OFFICE OF THE SENATE

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OFFICE OF THE SENATE

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
GOVERNORS OFFICE/CHAIRMAN(RESOLUTION PANEL ON CONTRACT/INHERITANCEPAYMENT)

DATE : 2 - 08 - 2010




ATTN: Beneficiary,

                                            *****24HRS SERVICE *****

                           LETTER OF COMPENSATION/SETTLEMENT.

Sorry for the inconveniences which was rendered to you by some impersonators some while ago. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the InterPol have already apprehended some suspects in line with your case.

We contacted you because your Payment File is the very first File here on our Payment Schedule/Gazelle. Your Payment particulars are: FGN/IC/A1-10.

I know that this would actually take you by surprise but I want you to take it as a blessing and as your true destiny, which will remain remarkable in your life.
Following your swift response to my letter, I had to write you today inother to fully enligthen you on the accurate step to take, for you to gain full possession of this your Due Funds (Compensation).

Well known to all, ICPC Nigeria monitor and checkmate all daily transactions in all commercial Banks and Government offices here in this country and at this note we had to contact you for the Final Release of your Compensation Funds valued US$10,000,000.00 (Ten Million United States Dollars). This sum of money will be made available to you inother to settle you (pay you off), as agreed by The Nigeria Government, under our 2010 Budget.

Presently this said Funds is in the Secret Account of The Federal Republic of Nigeria.
On behalf of this Unit and The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of this Nation, I hereby write to you again today dated 2nd August,, 2010 in other to enlighten you dearly on the Official procedures for the Final Release of your Compensation Funds.

ICPC Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Finance (F.M.F) and The Senate Committee have today "Approved" the Release of your Compensation Funds during our Official meeting today at the State House.
We shall proceed to make available your Due Funds to you, through the following modes which you will have to choose because we have two modes of Payment.

1) Diplomatic Delivery Service. (in cash or draft)
2) E-Telex Wire Transfer.

The two above-mentioned modes of Payment are the major modes of Payment which The Senate House of Nigeria have Approved for us to use in settling our dear Beneficiaries (local/international).

The Diplomatic Delivery Service is the 100% safe Delivery of your Funds (in cash or a certified International Bank Draft) to your doorstep via our Accreditted Diplomats whom will carry Funds (in cash or a certified International Bank Draft) as a private/confidential Consignment to your residence. Our Diplomats are not being searched nor questioned by any Airport Authority at any point of entry in the world because they are certified Legal personnels (Diplomats). This mode takes about 2-3days for Funds to get to the residence of a Beneficiary. For this mode, your residential address will be required.

The E-Telex Wire Transfer is the Electronic Swift Wire Transfer of Funds from our Bank (First Bank Nigeria) here to the designated Bank Account of a Beneficiary. This mode of transfer takes about 12-18hrs for Funds to arrive into the Bank Account of a Beneficiary because First Bank Nigeria have one of the fastest Banking Channels in the world. For this mode, your Bank details will be required.

Officially, you are obliged to choose one option for your Payment either "Diplomatic Delivery Service" or "E-Telex Wire Transfer".

If you really want to get your Funds, then you will have to heed to the basic instructions of this Unit inother to avoid termination of your already scheduled Payment/Files.

On behalf of this Unit, I hereby re-assure you that we will definately make your Compensation Funds available to you in due course as soon as you choose your preferred option of Payment, and kindly send me your personal datta including your phone number.

According to section II&III of The Bilateral Laws of International Claims/Transfers as binded in 1967, a said Beneficiary must abide to the Ethics/Rules of any Paying Parastatal.

You are Officially required to call me immediately.
Tele: +2347087073328

YOURS TRULY

SENATOR MARK DAVID .

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