419 scam: "Mr. Moses Chimereze" <sammykwok002@gmail.com> CONFIDENTIAL DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY CASH 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:

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 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:
- "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)
- "a diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
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.
- ministryofifinacefgn@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Moses Chimereze" <sammykwok002@gmail.com>
Reply-To: 123moseschi@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:09:28 +0100
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY CASH DELIVERY

Attn:

(CONFIDENTIAL DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY CASH DELIVERY).

I am Mr. Moses Chimereze OKPO (FCA) Director Finance & Accounts,
Federal Minister of Finance Federal Republic of Nigeria. I decided to
contact you because of the prevailage Finance report reaching my
office and the intense nature of polity in Nigeria. This is to inform
you about our plan to send your fund to you via cash delivery. This
system will be easier for you and for us. We are going to send your
contract/Inheritance part payment of US$15.5 Million to you via
courier service.

The money is coming on 3 security proof boxes. The boxes are sealed
with synthetic nylon seal and padded with machine. This fund was
brought to us from America; it was meant for our Local AFEM market.
But since the money was not used, I will use my position as the
Director Finance & Accounts, to the Federation to send this fund to
you. Please note, The boxes are coming with a Diplomat agent who will
accompany the boxes to your house address.

All you need to do now Is to send to me your full house address and
your identity such as, international passport or drivers license
including your contact phone numbers, The Diplomat attach will travel
with it. He will call you immediately he arrives your country's
airport. I hope you understand me? Please I will let you know when the
the boxes will be airlifted by the Grace of God.

Note: The diplomat does not know the original contents of the boxes.
What l declared to him as the contents is Sensitive Photographic Film
Material. I did not declare money to them please. If they call you and
ask you the contents please tell them the same thing Ok. send me
immediately you receive this message on my direct Email:
ministryofifinacefgn@hotmail.com to know how far I have gone with the
arrangement. 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 schedule to leave as soon as we
hear from you.Re-Confirm Below immediately.

1. Full Name
2. Residential Address
3. Direct Telephone Number
4. ID/passport
5. Age/marital status

Best Regards,

Mr. Moses Chimereze OKPO (FCA)
Director Finance & Accounts,
Federal Minister of Finance

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