419 scam: okon donatus <okondonatus.senateforeignpayme@gmail.com> YOUR PAYMENT/CONSIGNMENT

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "money laundering" ("anti-terrorist", "anti-money laundering" or "drug-free" certificates are a common way for criminals in fake lottery scams and other Advance Fee scams to get you to send money to them. There are no such certificates in the real banking world. )
- "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. )
- "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)
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing 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.
- okondonatus.senateforeignpayme@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: okon donatus <okondonatus.senateforeignpayme@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 04:02:08 -0700
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT/CONSIGNMENT

FROM THE OFFICE OF SENATE FOREIGN CONTRACT PAYMENT/ DEBTS RECONCILIATION DEPT.
Mr. Okon Donatus
Attention: Sir ,

Be informed after 24hrs close door meeting with the outgoing and
incoming President of Federal Republic of Nigeria on the 11th of
May,2015, It was agreed and decided that all the Foreign Contractors/
Inheritance payments including consignment cash payment delivery which
was suspended in American Banks and U.S.Custom checking Units due to
non provision of FBI, HOMELAND SECURITY,TERRORIST AND MONEY LAUNDERING
CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES and Non Insurance deposit cash bond. the
Nigerian Government have ordered for immediate release /recall of the
suspended funds/consignment back to Nigeria and to Central bank of
Nigeria.

The Major reasons for this action was due to the way and manner the
American Government refused to sell arms and Ammunition to Nigeria to
Fight the Boko Haram Insurgency which thousands of Nigerian citizen
both young and old in the Northern part of Nigeria have lost their
lives.

This refusal by U.S Government forced the outgoing President Dr.
Good luck Jonathan to convey $55.9Millions USD via cash call delivery
to Russia and procured Ammunition which finally empowered the
Nigerian Military to overcome and conquered the Boko Haram
Insurgency.

In view of this development, Nigeria Government have decided that all
foreign contractors/Inheritance payment beneficiaries will now
received their payments via Europe and Asian banks.

In furtherance to this arrangement, the Nigeria Government have
mandated two International/ professional brokers who will ensure that
all recalled funds/consignments are finally released to their various
beneficiaries.

It might interest you know also that the Federal Government have
mapped out undisclosed huge amount Dollars to compensate foreign
contractors/inheritance payment beneficiaries who lost their hard
earned money to internet fraudsters in their quest to claim their
funds/consignment which originated from Nigeria and outside world
.this is based on the information's and series of complains forwarded
to Nigeria Foreign Affairs Ministry which the Minister of Foreign
Affairs had submitted to Nigeria Presidents both going and incoming
after being briefed properly..

In this case, you are to re-confirm the below information's to enable
us furnish you with the contact information's of the Brokers so that
you open communications with them for onward release/transfer of funds
or consignment.

1.) Your full name and address.

2.) Your direct Mobile telephone numbers.

3.) Your Passport/driver's License for identification.

This could be the great opportunity you have been waiting for..

Best Regards,
Email; okondonatus.senateforeignpayme@gmail.com
Mr. Okon Donatus

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