419 scam: "ENERGY CONSULTANT(OPEC)"<fmfpayment@mail.com> PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "clearance document" (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. )
- "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)
- "utmost confidentiality" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- energyconsultant-opec@consultant.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "ENERGY CONSULTANT(OPEC)" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <energyconsultant-opec@consultant.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 17:19:33 -0500
Subject: PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT

IBRAHIM JUSTANIYA
ORGANIZATION OF PETROLEUM EXPORTING COUNTRIES(OPEC)
OPEC SECRETARIAT, OBERE DONAUSTRASSE
A-1020 VIENNA- AUSTRIA

STRICTLY PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL

Dear friend

Please pardon the abruptness of this letter, it is due to its urgency. There will absolutely be great doubt and distrust in your heart in respect of this transaction, coupled with the fact that so many miscreants have taken possession of the Internet to facilitate their nefarious deeds, hereby making it extremely difficult for genuine purposes. There is no other way for me to know whether I will be properly understood, but I have to reach out to you For I know that there will be one that can be trusted and the decision you make will go a long way to determine my position here.

I Engr Ibrahim Justaniya , an energy consultant with OPEC and the Head of Delegation of the World Bank in the Middle East. I am the energy consultant and the linkman between the OPEC FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ( OFID) and the world bank program in middle east.The body responsible for IRAQ OIL FOR FOOD PROGRAM.

I got your contact data through the business promotion directory. Your capability and viability in business transaction was the main conviction that compelled me to seek for your assistance in this urgent and mutual business partnership involving the sum of Forty five Million United States Dollars (US$45,000,000.00).

ORIGIN OF THE FUND

I was able to make this money through indirect sale of our allocated crude quota and commissions I received from the companies which I influenced to execute some contracts with Harllibuton company there in the Iraq on behalf of OPEC FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT during the out break of war between the USA led Coalition forces and SADDAM HUSSEIN Government in IRAQ. This fund is currently deposited with a top and Finance company awaiting for conducive time for its movement out of the finance company for my investment plan.

I want you to assist me to receive this money as I cannot receive it directly because I am still in the service of OPEC FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (OFID) and and the code of conduct bureau forbids me to participate in the sale of allocated Oil quota with my name.It is on this basis that I am seeking for your assistance in moving this fund into your account for our further investment plan as I want to resign from my service as soon as the transaction is completed.

If you will be interested to assist me to move this fund into your account, the relevant claim documents will be processed and send to you. The documents with which the fund is deposited with the Finance company will be changed to reflect you as the new beneficiary so that you will be eligible to receive the fund as the beneficiary.

For your assistance, I will give you 30% of the total fund . I am aware of the international monitoring of all large-scale financial movements and to avoid any state of financial investigation and scandal ,I will provide all classified clearance documents from relevant body which will exonerate the money from either drug, money laundry or terrorist related proceeds. I want to assure you that there is no risk attached in this transaction and your interest is well protected.

What I need from you now is to provide me with the below data:

1: Your full name and official contact address
2: The account details where you want the fund to be transferred into.
3: Your direct phone and fax number for our efficient communication.

This information will enable us to process the relevant paper works in your name and in your favour which will facilitate the release of the fund to you from the Finance company as the beneficiary and its going to last between 10- 15 days.

Expecting your response with the requested data and treat this proposal with utmost confidentiality for the smooth and efficient execution of this transaction.

Please reply through my private email address: (energyconsultant-opec@consultant.com )

Best regards,

ENGR. IBRAHIM JUSTANIYA
ENERGY CONSULTANT(OPEC)

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