419 scam: "U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)"<diamondbankoffice2012@ymail.com> VERY IMPORTANT

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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:
- "western union" (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. )
- "mtcn" (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. )
- "diamondbankoffice20@ymail.com" (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.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: "U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <diamondbankoffice20@ymail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 07:16:02 -0700
Subject: VERY IMPORTANT

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Gene L. Dodaro GAO
Fraud Dept
441 G Street NW Mail Stop 4T21

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

Attention:

We have concluded with CBN today, to transfer to your account $6.8million.Your Inheritance Contract Payment, at charge rate of $155 today, it will take 48hrs to reflect into your account. Use the below information to make the payment. If you need the funds in ATM Visa Card or Bank Draft. It will cost you $235 Courier delivery by DHL to your home. Use same below information to make the payment. Indicate amount sent, so we will inform CBN for preparation.

Bank Transfer $155
ATM Visa Card $125
Bank Draft $235

Choose any of the above, go to Western Union and make the payment receiver's information below.

Note: This funds is clearly investigated by our office, you are the rightful owner of this funds. Don't Think it's a scam OK, we are here to guard and protect you from scam OK. So act fast, go to Western Union now make the payment before leaving to your normal activities. Below is the receiver's details,

The National Central Bureau of Interpol enhanced by the United Nations and Federal Bureau of Investigation have successfully passed a mandate to the current president of Nigeria his Excellency President Good luck Jonathan to boost the exercise of clearing all foreign debts owed to you and other individuals and organizations who have been found not to have receive their Contract Inheritance sum.

Receiver's Name: JOHN UBA.
Address: Delta State, Nigeria.
Text Question:Code
Answer:0022
Amount Sent:

You are to send the following information from the Western Union receipt for confirmation.

Sender's Name:
Address:
State/Country:
Cell Phone:
MTCN:

Note: We are working with the EFCC agent regarding this funds. Since you are the rightful beneficial of this funds after our investigation with the Senate president and the order member of the house. With their help, the fund will be transfer to your account. Email Diamond bank now, and keep us update.

We anticipate your prompt response. If you need to contact us at any stage please do not hesitate to E-mail (diamondbankoffice20@ymail.com)

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

Note: Do disregard any email you get from any impostors or offices claiming to be in possession of your FUND APART FROM (Diamond BANK) you are hereby advice only to be in contact with DIAMOND BANK who are the rightful firm to deal with in regards to your PAYMENT and forward any emails you get from impostors to this office so we could act upon and commence investigation.

Gene L. Dodaro
GAO Fraud NET
441 G Street NW Mail Stop 4T21
Washington, DC 20548

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