419 scam: "OFFICE OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE" <admin@us0b0000zoc.icewarpcloud.com> REF: DEBTS1SWIFT/USD

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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:
- "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. )
- "into your nominated bank account" (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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "contract review panel" (the name of a person or institution often appearing 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.
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.
- bank_ofamerica1@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "OFFICE OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE" <admin@us0b0000zoc.icewarpcloud.com>
Reply-To: <bank_ofamerica1@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 19:45:46 +0200
Subject: REF: DEBTS1SWIFT/USD

REF: DEBTS1SWIFT/USD
FROM: THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEBT
SENATE CHAMBERS ABUJA NIGERIA
THROUGH: THE OFFICE OF THE ACCOUNTANT GENERAL
NIGERIAN FOREIGN RESERVE ACCOUNT.

Attn: Honorable Contractor

I am directed by the Senate Committee on National Debt and the Board Of National Contract Review Panel to inform you that your overdue Contract Payment valued

US$32,500,000.00 have been approved for immediate payment into your nominated bank account without any delay. Your payment is Schedule to be paid to you

directly by Telegraphic Transfer through BANK OF AMERICA(BOA), after verification and authentication of claims by the joint effort of the representatives of

the above currently in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Your payment reference code is DEBTS1SWIFT/USD; always quote when making contact for claim of your fund.

You are requested to contact the BANK OF AMERICA for your Fund Clearance Certificate (FCC) and the Subsequence transfer of your fund which will enable you to

confirm the arrival of the fund in your bank. You are Requested to contact the Director International Remittance Desk and demand to speak with DR.KELVIN MORGAN

on his direct Telephone Number:+1323 924 1100 ,Email:bank_ofamerica1@yahoo.com, if you encounter any delay or difficulties, please feel free to contact this

office with your queries for assistance and clarifications.

You are advice to reconfirm the following below:

FULL NAME:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE,MOBILE,FAX NUMBERS:
A COPY OF INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT/DRIVING LICENCE

BANK NAME:
BANK ADDRESS:
ACCOUNT NO:
SWIFT CODE:
ABA ROUTING NO:
ACCOUNT NAME:
BANK TEL,FAX NUMBERS:

Meanwhile, our records confirm that you have been extorted and your File tossed around for a very long time by the previous Democracy Government Officials.

You may be or have been receiving several letters and promises, please disregard them. Your payment has been cleared waiting for claim.Please act fast as time

is of great essence for your payment.

Let me also use this medium to convey on behalf of the Government and Good people of our great country our sincere regret on the impediment you have Uncounted

in your quest to receive this contract payment.

Yours truly,
Senate Victor Egba Ndoma.
SENATE CHAMBERS.

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